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University of Tulsa

Tulsa University

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189

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University of Tulsa is a private institution in Tulsa with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1325, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,408 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,678.

Established
1894
Motto
"Wisdom, Faith, Service"
Mascot
Gus T.
Type
Private research university
Conference
American Athletic Conference (The American); its football team is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Division
Division I

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58%Acceptance
1325SAT Avg
2,447Students
9:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$61,408Earnings 10yr
$23,678Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Tulsa Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1325

Reading & WritingMid: 605
590740
MathMid: 615
560750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2433

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1325

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,602
Room & Board$11,192
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$63,093
Average Net Price$23,678
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,809
$30–48K$16,984
$48–75K$23,340
$75–110K$28,462
$110K+$30,755

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,678

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (149)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,447
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 8%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 8%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.3%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,779
8 Years$55,527
10 Years$61,408

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,600
Men
$68,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#158
Forbes
#307
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#365

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from OK state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
217 mi(376 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
238 mi(413 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
359 mi(622 min)

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