Oral Roberts University Acceptance Rate
Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,639
- Admitted
- 3,588
- Yield
- 23.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Oral Roberts University's acceptance rate has risen from 79.8% in 2014–15 to 98.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,512 to 3,639 (+141%) over that period.
Its 98.6% rate makes Oral Roberts University more selective than about 3% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Oral Roberts University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,512 | 1,206 | 79.8% | 399 |
| 2015–16 | 2,339 | 1,498 | 64% | 423 |
| 2016–17 | 2,638 | 1,806 | 68.5% | 482 |
| 2017–18 | 2,433 | 2,271 | 93.3% | 621 |
| 2018–19 | 2,867 | 2,308 | 80.5% | 520 |
| 2019–20 | 3,434 | 2,345 | 68.3% | 554 |
| 2020–21 | 3,956 | 3,101 | 78.4% | 643 |
| 2021–22 | 3,350 | 2,847 | 85% | 647 |
| 2022–23 | 4,045 | 3,170 | 78.4% | 719 |
| 2023–24 | 3,639 | 3,588 | 98.6% | 853 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,079 | 2,051 | 98.7% |
| Men | 1,560 | 1,537 | 98.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–640 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 533–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 14% |
How Oral Roberts University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Oral Roberts University's acceptance rate?
Oral Roberts University's acceptance rate is 98.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,588 admitted of 3,639 applicants).
Is Oral Roberts University test optional?
Oral Roberts University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oral Roberts University?
Oral Roberts University received 3,639 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,588.
What SAT score do you need for Oral Roberts University?
Admitted students at Oral Roberts University typically scored 550–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 533–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Oral Roberts University getting harder to get into?
Oral Roberts University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.8% in 2014–15 to 98.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://oru.edu/.