Residential Master's Programs Tuition and Costs
Creating a Financial Plan
A Spirit-empowered degree from ORU is life-changing and worth the investment. Use the direct and indirect costs listed on this page to start planning your educational budget while we partner with you to discuss the many pathways to consider in financing your degree.
Direct Costs = Tuition + Fees
Indirect Costs = Books + Travel + Additional Expenses
Financial Aid = Scholarships + Grants + Federal Aid
Your Educational Budget = (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) - (Financial Aid)
Many of our graduate students benefit from scholarships, federal assistance and our interest-free payment plans, which can greatly help you reduce the need to borrow. If you need help creating a financial plan, connect with us today.
Listed Cost vs. Actual Cost
It’s important to remember that your actual cost is what’s left over after you include all financial aid opportunities - scholarships, grants, loans, etc. - listed on your financial aid offer. Chances are, your actual cost may be significantly lower than the listed cost. Knowing the difference doesn’t have to be hard. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Virtual graduate students share the same tuition and fee costs as Residential graduate students.
Graduate School Tuition (2026-2027)
Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Arts & Cultural Studies is 6
credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost
per credit hour is $740. Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Business is 9 credit hours per
semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour
is $865. (Traditional MBA only) Tuition $19,790 (Residential Programs only) Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Theology & Ministry is 9 credit
hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit
hour is $740. Tuition $17,540 (Residential Programs only) Full-time status for programs within the Graduate School of Education is 6 credit
hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit
hour is $660. Tuition $12,140 (Residential Programs only) Full-time for this programs is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per
year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $920. Full-time for the residential program is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit
hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $790. Tuition Housing & Living Please note: If you plan to enroll in modular courses, this will result in lesser budgetary allowances
for living expenses. The per diem for modular students’ lodging/meals is $122 per
day, with an additional $500 travel budget per trip to Tulsa. If you plan to enroll
in online courses, there will be no allowance of housing/food/travel allowances in
your financial aid package. Some programs may require you to complete leveling courses. For example, if you plan
on enrolling in the MBA program but do not have a bachelor's degree in business, you
may have to complete leveling courses such as “Principles of Financial Accounting”
before continuing on to core MBA courses.
Master of Arts in Communication
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Tuition
$4,440
$8,880
Books & Supplies
$1200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Fee
$250
$500
Total
$6,550
$13,100
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Housing & Living
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$12,170
$24,340
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Master of Business Administration
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
$7,785
$15,570
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Fee
$250
$500
Total
$9,895
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Housing & Living
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$15,515
$31,030
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
$6,660
$13,320
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Free
$250
$500
Total
$8,770
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Housing & Living
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$14,390
$28,780
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
$3,960
$7,920
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Fee
$250
$500
Total
$6,070
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Housing & Living
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$11,690
$23,380
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Masters Level Programs
Masters in Computer Science
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Tuition
$8,280
$16,560
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Fee
$250
$500
Total
$10,390
$20,780
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Housing & Living
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$16,010
$32,020
Master of Sports and Leisure Administration
Direct Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
$4,740
$9,480
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$2,400
Full-Time General Fee
$660
$1,320
Technology Fee
$250
$500
Total
$6,850
$13,700
Indirect Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
$5,620
$11,240
Total Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Total
$12,470
$24,940
Tuition and fees are based on the 2026 - 2027 academic year and are subject to change.
The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal
plan with a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room
type you select.
Modular Courses
Leveling Courses