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Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Oral Roberts University is a prominent private Christian charismatic university located on a landmark 300-acre campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known worldwide for whole-person education, the Global Learning Center, nursing, engineering, and digital media.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1963
Student Population
5,300+
International Ratio
19%
Academic Staff
380+
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

ORU features the Global Learning Center with virtual and augmented reality classrooms, the J.D. McKean Library, the Stanley White Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Mabee Center. Students from over 140 nations study across business, engineering, ministry, and health sciences.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 2.6 recommended) with test-optional application options. International students must present TOEFL (68+), IELTS (6.0+), or equivalent. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's with a 3.0 GPA.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. William M. Wilson

President & Professor of Global Leadership
Office of the President

Dr. Wilson is an internationally recognized evangelical author and global church statesman, serving as Chair of the Pentecostal World Fellowship....

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Dr. Elena E. Gregg

Associate Professor of Engineering
College of Science and Engineering

Dr. Gregg specializes in fluid mechanics, heat transfer modeling, and innovative pedagogies in undergraduate mechanical and biomedical engineering....

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Dr. Audrey Thompson

Dean & Professor of Nursing
Anna Vaughn College of Nursing

Dr. Thompson is an expert in clinical transcultural nursing, maternal-infant health outcomes, and simulation-based clinical healthcare education....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Oral Roberts University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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