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Accreditation Facts
Not only is Oral Roberts University a passionate Christian school that places emphasis on students’ personal growth with God and following His plan for their lives, it also offers top-notch education that is academically renowned.
Choosing a college or university with regional accreditation assures you that your education is of the highest quality. In addition, you’ll have doors open to you for graduate study and career placement that you may not otherwise have when attending institutions without it.
Oral Roberts University competes at the highest level with accredited degrees, affiliations and associations that give its students the credentials they need to succeed.
Accrediting Agencies
Oral Roberts University |
Is accredited by |
Higher Learning Commission |
Oral Roberts University |
Is a member of |
North Central Association (NCA) |
Oral Roberts University |
Is a member of |
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
Oral Roberts University |
Is recognized by |
Oklahoma State Board of Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) |
Oral Roberts University |
Is an accredited institutional member of |
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
Anna Vaughn School of Nursing |
Is accredited by |
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) |
Anna Vaughn School of Nursing |
Is approved by |
Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) |
ORU School of Theology & Missions |
Is accredited by |
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) |
School of Education |
Is accredited by |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
School of Education |
Is accredited by |
Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP) |
School of Education |
Is recognized by |
Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) |
School of Education |
Is a member of |
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) |
School of Education |
Is a member of |
Association of American Colleges (AAC) |
Social Work Program of
Behavior Sciences Department |
Is accredited by |
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
Engineering Major
(Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Concentrations) in the Department of Engineering, Physics and Physical Science |
Is accredited by |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
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ORU Quick Facts
As a prospective student, you may not be familiar with the logistics of Oral Roberts University. Here are some quick facts to give you a hint about the ORU environment, students and culture.
- Oral Roberts University opened in 1965 with the vision of being a charismatic, interdenominational Christian liberal arts university
- ORU offers 63 undergraduate majors, 10 master’s degrees and 2 doctoral degrees
- The largest majors are mass media communications, pastoral Christian ministry, psychology, business administration, and nursing; the largest department is business
- The total number of students served for the 2004-05 academic year was 4,234
- Student to faculty ratio is 16:1
- ORU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Male to female ratio is 43:57
- Since 1965 students have come from all fifty states and 66 countries
- The top five states for student enrollment are Oklahoma, Texas, California, Florida and Illinois
- Students from over 45 religious denominations have attended ORU
- The campus has 23 major buildings, and the campus is located on 263 acres
- Golden Eagles athletics participate in eight NCAA Division I men’s and women’s varsity sports: baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, volleyball, track, cross country, soccer
- ORU has more than 20,000 graduates worldwide and a total alumni population that tops 38,000.
- ORU has affiliation agreements with Livets Ord University in Uppsala, Sweden and Peniel College of Higher Education in Brentwood, Essex, England
- Students attend mandatory chapel services as well a church of their choice on Sunday
- Almost all students live on campus in residence halls.
- Approximately 250 students engage in service activity for the community of Tulsa each week, and they volunteer for 30 different outreaches throughout the year.
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Tulsa Quick Facts
City of Tulsa
Located in the northeast corner of the state with a metro population of 840,000, Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma. Residents enjoy the variety of activities that large cities boast but without the excessive traffic and pollution.
Click here to see a map of Oklahoma or a map of Tulsa.
The city enjoys four distinct seasons, although the extremity of each varies from year to year. No matter how chilly or warm it is outside, however, can be sure to find activities that interest you all year round!
Click here to see a picture of the beautiful City of Tulsa.
With Oral Roberts University located in the modern southwest end of the city, as a student you will be close to a myriad of restaurants, shopping centers and parks. Below are links to just a few of the unique facets Tulsa has to offer.
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