ORU Welcomes Its Largest Incoming Class in History

Historic Incoming Class Follows ORU's Record-Breaking Class of 2024

Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 20, 2024- Oral Roberts University (ORU) continues to break enrollment records with the largest incoming class (Fall 2024) in the University's history. This record-breaking class not only represents the largest number of new students ever admitted to ORU but also the largest Move-In Day ever hosted on campus. Over the past five years, ORU has also continued to expand its global reach by enrolling students from over 150 nations and all 50 states.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome this historic incoming class," said Dr. William M. Wilson, President of ORU. "These students bring a diverse range of talent and aspiration to our campus, and we look forward to seeing the remarkable contributions they will make to the ORU community and beyond."

The incoming class represents another milestone in ORU's unprecedented growth, which has broken multiple records this year. In May, ORU celebrated the largest graduating class in the University's history. Last spring, the University grew by 10.5% (compared to the previous year) and experienced a historic retention rate of 93% among returning students.

In this year's class of new residential students, the top 10 states represented are Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Kansas, California, Illinois, New York, Colorado, and Michigan. Internationally, the top 10 nations represented are India, Brazil, Honduras, Colombia, China, Nigeria, Canada, Bahamas, Kenya, and Rwanda.

With enrollment reaching historic numbers, ORU has expanded while remaining debt-free to further serve its students. Additions to the campus include the new J.D. McKean Library, the ORU Welcome Center, the Mike Carter Athletic Center, and the new Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center, which officially opens this September. These new structures complete Phase I of the Whole Leaders for the Whole World Campaign (WLWW), and the development of Phase II is now underway, which includes funding for student scholarships.

Dr. Wilson also added, "There is still time to enroll at ORU. We are committed to making education affordable and accessible to students from all walks of life and scholarships are available."

ORU extends a warm welcome to all incoming students and their families as they join the ORU community. The University is committed to supporting these students as they strive to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact on the world.

For more information about Oral Roberts University, please visit www.oru.edu.

UNIVERSITY BRIEF

ORU is a Christian, Spirit-empowered, interdenominational university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 15 years of consecutive enrollment growth. Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ORU offers over 150 majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs at the bachelor's level, ranging from business and engineering to nursing, ministry, and more. Under the leadership of President Dr. William Wilson, ORU is preparing students from all 50 states and 158 nations from 2019 to 2024 to be whole leaders for the whole world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked ORU as the #8 university in the nation for student experience and one of America's Best Colleges (2024). This new category rates the best colleges in the U.S. to have a great experience while attending. This ranking is powered by one of the largest ever independent surveys of verified college students and recent graduates in the United States. Niche recognizes ORU as one of the top 25 most diverse colleges in America, # 1 best Christian college in Oklahoma, and # 1 in Oklahoma for diversity. Princeton Review ranked ORU as the best regional college, and College Raptor ranked ORU as a Hidden Gem in the Southwest.

ORU has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as:

• #1 in Undergraduate Teaching
• #2 in Most International Students
• #3 in Best Value
• #6 in Best College for Veterans
• #7 in Best Regional Colleges in the West

For more information, visit www.oru.edu.

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