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University of Tulsa (TU) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About University of Tulsa

Set in midtown Tulsa, this compact, leafy campus blends collegiate-gothic stone with light-filled labs. It's known for a collaborative vibe where professors learn your name and expect your best. The pace feels personal, not sleepy.

Academic strengths span engineering and computing, the sciences, business, law, and the arts, with a reputation for hands-on projects and undergraduate research. Students use well-equipped labs and studios, an active library, tutoring and writing centers, plus counseling and career advising.

Weeknights bring club meetings, service projects, and intramurals; game days pull everyone together. Tulsa's arts districts, riverfront park, and internships in energy, aerospace, healthcare, and finance are close by. Career prep leans on alumni and regional employers. Notable alumni include NFL Hall of Famer Steve Largent and author S. E. Hinton.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104, USA
Website
utulsa.edu
Unit ID
207971

Academic & Institutional

Control
Private non-profit institution (tuition + donations)
Accreditation
HLC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Campus Setting
Located in a large city (population of 250,000 or more)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R2 (High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$48,102
Tuition $46,932 + Fee $1,170
Out-of-State
$48,102
Tuition $46,932 + Fee $1,170
Student Profile
Total Students 3,559
Undergraduate 2,447
Graduate/Other 1,112
Male: 1,840 Female: 1,719
Applications
Total Applicants 6,631
Admitted 3,845
Enrolled 594
Acceptance: 58% Yield: 15.4%
Staff
Total Staff 1,092
Full-time 982
Part-time 110
Full-time: 89.9% Part-time: 10.1%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

University of Tulsa (TU) offers 66 degree programs across 23 major academic fields, graduating approximately 1,076 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Business (10 programs, 187 graduates), Engineering (7 programs, 146 graduates), Computer & IT (4 programs, 126 graduates), Law (1 programs, 123 graduates) and Health (8 programs, 113 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Business (10 programs, 187 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Management Science 56
Master's
52.1301
Business Administration and Management 26
Bachelor's
52.0201
Finance, General 23
Bachelor's
52.0801
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 19
Master's
52.1399
Accounting 17
Bachelor's
52.0301
Organizational Behavior 16
Bachelor's
52.1003
Business Statistics 14
Master's
52.1302
Marketing Management 11
Bachelor's
52.1401
International Business and Trade 4
Bachelor's
52.1101
Business Administration 1
Bachelor's
52.0101
Engineering (7 programs, 146 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Mechanical Engineering 54
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1901
Petroleum Engineering 43
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.2501
Chemical Engineering 21
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0701
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 17
Bachelor's
Master's
14.1001
Computer Engineering 9
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0901
Computer Engineering 1
Bachelor's
14.0999
Engineering Physics 1
Bachelor's
14.1201
Computer & IT (4 programs, 126 graduates)
Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Computer Science 56
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
11.0701
Information Systems Security and Auditing 49
Bachelor's
Master's
11.1003
Information Technology 13
Bachelor's
11.0103
Virtual Environments and Simulation 8
Bachelor's
11.0804
Law (1 programs, 123 graduates)
Legal Studies, Jurisprudence and Professional Law Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Law 123
Doctorate (P)
22.0101
Health (8 programs, 113 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Registered Nursing 33
Bachelor's
51.3801
Nurse Anesthesia 28
Doctorate (R)
51.3804
Speech-Language Pathology 18
Master's
51.0203
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 15
Bachelor's
51.0204
Athletic Training 7
Master's
51.0913
Adult Health Nursing 6
Doctorate (R)
51.3803
Family Practice Nursing 5
Doctorate (R)
51.3805
Health Professions and Related Sciences 1
Bachelor's
51.9999
Biological Sciences (2 programs, 72 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biology and Biological Sciences 53
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0101
Biochemistry 19
Bachelor's
26.0202
Interdisciplinary (2 programs, 56 graduates)
Cross-Disciplinary Studies and Integrated Research Programs
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Behavioral Sciences 52
Bachelor's
30.1701
Museum Studies 4
Master's
30.1401
Kinesiology (2 programs, 42 graduates)
Exercise Science, Sports Medicine and Physical Recreation
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39
Bachelor's
31.0505
Sport and Fitness Management 3
Master's
31.0504
Social Sciences (3 programs, 36 graduates)
Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Political Science and Government 16
Bachelor's
45.1001
Anthropology 14
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.0201
Economics 6
Bachelor's
45.0601
Psychology (2 programs, 22 graduates)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Clinical Psychology 12
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2801
Industrial-Organizational Psychology 10
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2804

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at University of Tulsa (TU).

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Record
Required
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Required
Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores
The SAT is a standardized college admission test measuring reading, writing, and math skills. Scores range from 400-1600 (combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math sections).
Composite Score Range
1150 - 1490
25th-75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 590 - 740
Median: 665
Math 560 - 750
Median: 670
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions assessing English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36 (composite of all sections).
Composite Score Range
24 - 33
25th-75th percentile
English 24 - 35
Median: 29
Math 24 - 31
Median: 27

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$66,188
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$66,188
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$48,102
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$48,102
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$11,192
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$0
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$6,894
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$6,894
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$26,928
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$26,928
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

22%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$39,719
Avg. Loan
$7,827
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,412
Additional
Students with Any Grant
585
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
247
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
196
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$36,801
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
85%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$36,467 – $100,122
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$36,467 (25th %) $100,122 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $61,408
Median Salary After 6 Years
$54,779
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$61,408
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
79.2%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
87.6%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$21,500
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 70.6%
Middle 76.9%
High 86.5%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 81.9%
Independent 62.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about University of Tulsa (TU)

How much does it cost to attend University of Tulsa (TU)?

The annual tuition at University of Tulsa (TU) is $48,102 for in-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $66,188 for in-state students. Additional costs include room and board $11,192 .

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does University of Tulsa offer?

University of Tulsa (TU) offers 66 academic programs across 23 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Bachelor's, Postbac Cert., Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (10 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (7 programs)
  • Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity (4 programs)
  • Legal Studies, Jurisprudence and Professional Law Practice (1 programs)
  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (8 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for University of Tulsa?

University of Tulsa (TU) has an 58% acceptance rate and a 15.4% yield rate, making it selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 6,631
  • Students admitted: 3,845
  • Students enrolled: 594

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at University of Tulsa?

University of Tulsa (TU) provides financial aid to 22% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $39,719 and average loans of $7,827.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $5,562
  • State/Local grants: $4,856
  • Institutional grants: $36,801
  • Federal loans: $5,412

The university supports 585 students with grants and 247 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for University of Tulsa graduates?

University of Tulsa (TU) graduates earn a median salary of $54,779 after 6 years and $61,408 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $36,467 (25th percentile) to $100,122 (75th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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