According to the most recent figures, tuition at Oral Roberts University rose by 3.4% for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit university paid $32,640 this year, an increase of $1,082 from the $31,558 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 75% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Oklahoma, while about 16% come from other states and 10% are international students.
Data indicates that 94% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Oral Roberts University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 580 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $13.3 million, and 397 students obtained student loans exceeding $3.4 million.
Among all undergraduates, 3,157 students received grants or scholarships totaling $55.1 million. Additionally, 1,981 students borrowed $18.6 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 254 | 41% | $1.6 million | $6,274 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 120 | 19% | $483,802 | $4,032 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 574 | 93% | $11.3 million | $19,621 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 580 | 94% | $13.3 million | $23,000 |
| Federal student loans | 386 | 63% | $2.2 million | $5,805 |
| Other student loans | 226 | 37% | $1.1 million | $5,070 |
| Student loan aid | 397 | 64% | $3.4 million | $8,530 |
| Total student aid | 581 | 94% | $16.7 million | $28,788 |
