by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how ORU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bible.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for bible list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in bible from ORU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for bible master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at ORU paid an average of $1,342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,500 | $32,500 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from ORU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the ORU bible bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ORU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 bible majors earned their master's degree from ORU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ORU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a master's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bible majors at Oral Roberts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 126 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 13 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 8 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.