Creating a Financial Plan
A Spirit-empowered degree from ORU is life-changing and worth the investment. Use the direct and indirect costs listed on this page to start planning your educational budget while we partner with you to discuss the many pathways to consider in financing your degree.
Direct Costs = Tuition + Fees
Indirect Costs = Books + Travel + Additional Expenses
Financial Aid = Scholarships + Grants + Federal Aid
Your Educational Budget = (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) - (Financial Aid)
Many of our graduate students benefit from scholarships, federal assistance and our interest-free payment plans, which can greatly help you reduce the need to borrow. If you need help creating a financial plan, connect with us today.
Listed Cost vs. Actual Cost
It’s important to remember that your actual cost is what’s left over after you include all financial aid opportunities - scholarships, grants, loans, etc. - listed on your financial aid offer. Chances are, your actual cost may be significantly lower than the listed cost. Knowing the difference doesn’t have to be hard. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Virtual graduate students share the same tuition and fee costs as Residential graduate students.
Graduate School Tuition (2026-2027)
Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Arts & Cultural Studies is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $740.
Master of Arts in Communication
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Tuition | $4,440 | $8,880 |
| Books & Supplies | $1200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $6,550 | $13,100 |
Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Housing & Living | $5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $12,170 | $24,340 |
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Business is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $865.
Master of Business Administration
(Traditional MBA only)
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
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Tuition |
$7,785 | $15,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $9,895 |
$19,790 |
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Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Housing & Living | $5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $15,515 | $31,030 |
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
(Residential Programs only)
Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Theology & Ministry is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $740.
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
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Tuition |
$6,660 | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Free | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $8,770 |
$17,540 |
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Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Housing & Living | $5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $14,390 | $28,780 |
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
(Residential Programs only)
Full-time status for programs within the Graduate School of Education is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $660.
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|
Tuition |
$3,960 | $7,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $6,070 |
$12,140 |
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Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Housing & Living | $5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $11,690 | $23,380 |
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
(Residential Programs only)
Masters in Computer Science
Full-time for this programs is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $920.
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Tuition | $8,280 | $16,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $10,390 | $20,780 |
Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Housing & Living | $5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $16,010 | $32,020 |
Master of Sports and Leisure Administration
Full-time for the residential program is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $790.
Direct Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|
Tuition |
$4,740 | $9,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Full-Time General Fee | $660 | $1,320 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $500 |
| Total | $6,850 | $13,700 |
Indirect Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
|
Housing & Living |
$5,620 | $11,240 |
Total Cost |
Per Semester | Per Year |
| Total | $12,470 | $24,940 |
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Modular Courses
Please note: If you plan to enroll in modular courses, this will result in lesser budgetary allowances for living expenses. The per diem for modular students’ lodging/meals is $122 per day, with an additional $500 travel budget per trip to Tulsa. If you plan to enroll in online courses, there will be no allowance of housing/food/travel allowances in your financial aid package.
Leveling Courses
Some programs may require you to complete leveling courses. For example, if you plan on enrolling in the MBA program but do not have a bachelor's degree in business, you may have to complete leveling courses such as “Principles of Financial Accounting” before continuing on to core MBA courses.
| Degree/Program | Per Credit Hour | 3 Credit Hours |
| All residential master's level programs | $1,494 | $4,482 |