by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Bible/Biblical Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Biblical Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Oral Roberts University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in Bible, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ORU paid an average of $1,240 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,700 | $29,700 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,650 | $8,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,706 | $3,706 |
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ORU does not offer an online option for its Bible bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ORU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, 45.5% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in Bible at ORU in 2019-2020, 36.4% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 11 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 59 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 32 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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