University of Tulsa

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About University of Tulsa

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Tulsa is a small private university located on an urban campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,728, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,238.

Tulsa, OK

$44,238

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate Insight

75% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

82%

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

73%

Graduation Rate Insight

73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1070-1370

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

41%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

53%

Unknown

4%

Black

7%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

22%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

1,573

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

61%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

22%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,584
State Grant Aid$4,788
Institution Grant Aid$32,177
Pell Grant Aid$5,011

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$50k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

13.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Philosophy And Religious Studies.
25Physical Sciences.
26Psychology.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.