Overview
The Anna Vaughn School of Nursing is the nursing college within Oral Roberts University, a Christian institution founded in 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Named after a longtime nursing educator, the school has built a reputation for training nurses through ORU's distinctive whole-person philosophy, emphasizing spirit, mind, and body in patient care. It offers strong pass rates on licensure exams and has grown to include undergraduate and graduate nursing pathways, including accelerated and RN-to-BSN tracks.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Total students | 900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | 80% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Room & board | $11,500 |
| Average financial aid | $20,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1030-1250 |
| ACT range | 20-27 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- BSN Nursing
- RN-to-BSN
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Accelerated Nursing
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.