Exploring God's Creation from a Scientific Perspective
The ORU College of Science and Engineering encompasses one School of Engineering and four departments: Behavioral Science; Biology and Chemistry; Computing and Mathematics; and Health, Leisure, and Sport Science. Through its own unique approach, each department gives you the opportunity to discover God's natural world and enlarge your Christian worldview. The college engages you in opportunities to receive a Christ-centered education in what are often considered difficult degree areas while surrounded by cooperative, caring, and intellectually inquisitive students and faculty.
Interesting facts about the College of Science and Engineering include:
- Over the past 10 years, we have had an overall acceptance rate into medical schools of 68% compared to the average national acceptance rate of 45%. Our students with a GPA of 3.6+ had an acceptance rate of 86%, and the acceptance rate of our honor students was an impressive 99%. Our graduates have attended over 80 medical schools.
- You'll be taught by professors who are exceptional scholars and dedicated classroom teachers. All are recognized for academic excellence and have experience working in the field. Many have active research projects underway.
- You'll enjoy small classes that allow you to get to know your professors well and benefit from one-on-one attention. The average student to professor ratio in our classes is 20:1.
- Our faculty research includes studies in cancer research, high-performance computing, data science, bioethics, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, fluid dynamics, image processing, and wireless communication.
- As a student, you have the opportunity to engage with faculty members in research and share your insights from your Spirit-empowered engaged learning experiences.