A well known Christian university reports its enrollment is up 10% since last spring

Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has reported a record enrollment for the spring semester, marking the 15th consecutive year of enrollment growth for the university.

In a statement, ORU President Dr. William M. Wilson expressed his enthusiasm for the university’s continued growth. The school reported a total of 5,147 students registered for the spring semester, surpassing the 5,000-student mark for the first time. 

Regarded as one of the most prominent Pentecostal higher education institutions in the United States, ORU was founded in 1963 by charismatic televangelist Oral Roberts. 

The university attributes this milestone to its reputation for academic excellence and a Spirit-empowered approach to education.

Williams partly attributes the grown to families who want a university that prioritizes values.

Over the last four years, ORU has had enrollees from all 50 states in the U.S. and 151 countries. 

ORU’s growth stands in contrast to higher education trends. In May 2023, Higher Ed Dive published a report on the closure or merging of dozens of colleges throughout the country, 18 of which were Christian colleges.