Is Oral Roberts University a Christian college?

Yes. Oral Roberts University is a Christian college.

Where is chapel held at Oral Roberts University?

Chapel is listed at ORU Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

Real cost

Average price after aid $25,365 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

Estimate your own price · the college’s net price calculator

Oral Roberts University is a Christian university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its chapel meets twice a week during the academic year, and the Prayer Tower at the center of campus is open for prayer on weekdays and Saturdays. The College of Theology and Ministry offers a Biblical Literature major, and the university's general education includes Biblical literacy and theology courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Oral Roberts University

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- 11:00AMChapel
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- 11:00AMChapel
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Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students attend chapel twice a week during the academic year.

Source: oru.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. Central Time.

Source: oru.edu

Where do I find community?

Student chaplains, discipleship groups and peer-leadership opportunities help students connect with one another.

Source: oru.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

ORU reports more than 30 mission trips a year.

Source: oru.edu

Academic Excellence

61 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score57%
First-year retention 20% of score80%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,196 · ACT 25
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score18 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$6,864

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 5 or more (Six professional staff named on the Meet the Team page: the Director of Spiritual Life, the women's chaplain coordinator, and four Worship Center staff.)
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): In some halls (Floor chaplains are named as a resource.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
Chapel services during the week: Twice a week (Chapel is held twice a week (Wednesday and Friday) during the academic year.)
Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Students are said to attend twice a week; recorded as encouraged.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Daily or always open (The Prayer Tower and its Monday to Saturday hours are quoted; recorded as daily.)
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 6 prayer.)
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Stated as an academic-mission sentence on the undergraduate page.)
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
Service or outreach office: Yes (Missions & Outreach office.)
Missions trips offered to students: Many each year (Recorded as 30 or more mission trips a year.)
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Partnerships with churches and ministries are stated on the missions office site.)
Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes

Worship and chapel

83 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel is held twice a week (Wednesday and Friday) during the academic year.)
Sources (1)
1. ORU Chapel | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “students attend chapel twice per week throughout the academic school year.”
  Students attend chapel twice a week during the academic year.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Students are said to attend twice a week; recorded as encouraged.)
Sources (1)
1. ORU Chapel | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “students attend chapel twice per week throughout the academic school year.”
  Students attend chapel twice a week during the academic year.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (The Prayer Tower and its Monday to Saturday hours are quoted; recorded as daily.)
Sources (1)
1. Visit the Prayer Tower Visitor Center | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/spiritual-life/prayer-tower/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Hours of operation: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday”
  The Prayer Tower prayer room is open at midday Monday through Saturday.
  “A separate area within the Prayer Tower houses the offices of the men's and women's chaplains.”
  The men's and women's chaplains have offices in the Prayer Tower at the campus center.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (2)
1. Meet the Team | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/meet-the-team.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chandler Petrak, M.Div. Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience”
  The Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience is a named staff member.
2. Visit the Prayer Tower Visitor Center | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/spiritual-life/prayer-tower/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A separate area within the Prayer Tower houses the offices of the men's and women's chaplains.”
  The men's and women's chaplains have offices in the Prayer Tower at the campus center.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. ORU Chapel | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “chapel provides a way for students, faculty, and staff to join together to glorify and encounter God.”
  The chapel is a worship gathering space for the university community.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 6 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated as an academic-mission sentence on the undergraduate page.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Programs | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/academics/undergraduate/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “As a Christian university, Oral Roberts University integrates faith into learning without lowering academic expectations.”
  The university states that it integrates faith into learning.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. College of Theology and Ministry | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/academics/cotm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Biblical Literature (English Bible)”
  A Biblical Literature (English Bible) major is listed under the College of Theology and Ministry.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Yes:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Six professional staff named on the Meet the Team page: the Director of Spiritual Life, the women's chaplain coordinator, and four Worship Center staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet the Team | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/meet-the-team.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chandler Petrak, M.Div. Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience”
  The Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience is a named staff member.
  “Emily Blakey Women's Chaplain Coordinator”
  A women's chaplain coordinator is a named staff member.
  “Kimmie Simon, M.A. Director, Worship Center”
  The Worship Center has a named director.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Through student Chaplains, discipleship groups, and peer-leadership opportunities”
  Discipleship groups are offered through the Chaplain Program.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Floor chaplains are named as a resource.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students may also receive support from Residence Hall Directors, Resident Advisors, Floor Chaplains, and other Student Life staff.”
  Floor chaplains are named among residence-life support for students.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Meet the Team | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/meet-the-team.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chandler Petrak, M.Div. Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience”
  The Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience is a named staff member.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (Missions & Outreach office.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At ORU, we are equipping students to fulfill the Great Commission by loving locally and reaching globally.”
  Missions & Outreach is a university office for service and mission.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Recorded as 30 or more mission trips a year.)
Sources (1)
1. Life at ORU: Campus Life and Community | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “30+ Number of Mission Trips Per Year”
  The university reports more than 30 mission trips a year.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Partnerships with churches and ministries are stated on the missions office site.)
Sources (1)
1. ORU Missions & Outreachorumissions.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We partner with individuals, churches and ministries doing long-term Kingdom work.”
  Missions & Outreach partners with churches and ministries for long-term Kingdom work.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Come join what Jesus is doing in the nations!”
  Missions & Outreach invites students to serve internationally.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At ORU, we are equipping students to fulfill the Great Commission by loving locally and reaching globally.”
  Missions & Outreach is a university office for service and mission.

Strengths

Students attend chapel twice a week during the academic year, and the chapel schedule is published.
Sources (1)
1. ORU Chapel | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “students attend chapel twice per week throughout the academic school year.”
  Students attend chapel twice a week during the academic year.
  “Wed and Fri @ 11AM CT”
  Chapel is scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Central Time.
The Prayer Tower prayer room is open at midday Monday through Saturday.
Sources (1)
1. Visit the Prayer Tower Visitor Center | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/spiritual-life/prayer-tower/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Hours of operation: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday”
  The Prayer Tower prayer room is open at midday Monday through Saturday.
The university reports 30 or more mission trips a year through Missions & Outreach.
Sources (2)
1. Life at ORU: Campus Life and Community | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “30+ Number of Mission Trips Per Year”
  The university reports more than 30 mission trips a year.
2. Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At ORU, we are equipping students to fulfill the Great Commission by loving locally and reaching globally.”
  Missions & Outreach is a university office for service and mission.

Concerns

The official catalog page links to the 2023-2024 catalog as its newest edition.
Sources (1)
1. Oral Roberts University Academic Catalogs | ORUoru.edu/academics/catalog · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “2023-2024 Catalog”
  The newest catalog linked from the official catalog page is the 2023-2024 catalog.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life at Oral Roberts University

Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, prayer room

Source: oru.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, oru.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Spiritual Life at Oral Roberts University

Sources (2)

Visit the Prayer Tower Visitor Center | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/spiritual-life/prayer-tower/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“A separate area within the Prayer Tower houses the offices of the men's and women's chaplains.”
The men's and women's chaplains have offices in the Prayer Tower at the campus center.
Student Life | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/student-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Through student Chaplains, discipleship groups, and peer-leadership opportunities”
Discipleship groups are offered through the Chaplain Program.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 1

Chaplain ProgramOn campus
Student chaplains, discipleship groups and peer leadership, as described by the university.
oru.edu

Other 1

Worship CenterOn campus
Student worship and prayer ministry open to students of any major or music skill level.
oru.edu

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Chapel, worship and prayer

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Chapel 1

Wednesday, Friday11:00 AMORU Chapel · Chapel as published on the chapel page (Central Time). Students attend twice a week during the academic year.

Prayer 1

Monday–Saturday12:00 PM–5:00 PMPrayer Tower · Prayer room hours as published.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

ORU Chapel | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Wed and Fri @ 11AM CT”
Chapel is scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Central Time.
Visit the Prayer Tower Visitor Center | Oral Roberts Universityoru.edu/life-at-oru/spiritual-life/prayer-tower/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Hours of operation: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday”
The Prayer Tower prayer room is open at midday Monday through Saturday.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$21,894
$30,001–$48,000	$22,022
$48,001–$75,000	$22,902
$75,001–$110,000	$27,269
Over $110,000	$30,514

Full cost of attendance before aid: $50,004 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	4,565
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 42% · Women 58%
First-generation students College Scorecard	31%
Total students	5,365
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$25,365
Cost of attendance (per year)	$50,004
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	57%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	51%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	47%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	63%
First-year retention	80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$46,885
Admission rate	99%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$35
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $987 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	28%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1120–1310ACT 22–28

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1196
SAT reading & writing	580–660
SAT math	540–650
ACT composite	22–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 40 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Engineering (general)	$84,649
Nursing	$79,547
Marketing	$65,210
Business administration	$58,754
Psychology	$49,447
Kinesiology and exercise science	$46,214
Theology	$45,360
Teacher education	$44,177
Secondary education	$42,753
Communication studies	$39,535
Pastoral counseling	$36,493

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Broadcasting, Business (general), Chemistry, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computing and information science, Dance, Data Analytics, Design, Economics, Education (general), Educational leadership, Engineering Physics, English, Entrepreneurship, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Global studies, Health administration, History, Human resources, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Literature, Management science, Mathematics, Music, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Other english language and literature/letters, Other theology and religious vocations, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Philosophy, Political science, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Sustainability Studies, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	21%
Theology and religious studies	13%
Health professions	11%
Parks, recreation and fitness	6%
Education	6%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	20%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	14%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$9,960
Sports	NCAA Division I · The Summit League
ROTC	Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	18 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	40%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$11,347IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 57% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Tulsa International Airport (TUL)About 11 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population	413,794Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	TulsaAbout 6 miles away · about 15 minutes by car
Typical weather	39°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Tulsa R L Jones Jr Airport, OK

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.34	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.17	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Oral Roberts University a Christian college?: Yes. Oral Roberts University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Oral Roberts University?: Chapel is listed at ORU Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 207582
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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Faith life at a glance

A week at Oral Roberts University

Questions students ask

Academic Excellence

Faith scorecard

Worship and chapel

Bible and theology

Christian community

Missions and service

Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life at Oral Roberts University

Campus ministry

Christian clubs and student life

Faith formation 1

Other 1

Chapel, worship and prayer

Chapel 1

Prayer 1

What families pay, by income

Cost and value

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What students study most

Campus facts

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