University of Tulsa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #967 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #287 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #256 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1 of 5 | In Tulsa |
| #18 of 1,388 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 2,485
- Graduates
- 1,074
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- utulsa.edu
University of Tulsa Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Tulsa has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 64% | 54% |
| Applicants | 6,631 | 2,844 | 3,735 |
| Admissions | 3,845 | 1,811 | 2,016 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 559 | 297 | 262 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 35 | 21 | 14 |
247 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
151 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tulsa are 1150-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
320 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Tulsa are 24-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1764 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 394 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 358 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 283 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 236 (7%) |
| Asian | 223 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 183 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Tulsa is $23,681 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,809 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,984 |
| $48-75K | $23,340 |
| $75-110K | $28,462 |
| $110K+ | $30,755 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,932 | $25,758 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,932 | $25,758 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,932 | $25,758 |
| Fee in-district | $1,670 | $1,170 |
| Fee in-state | $1,670 | $1,170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,670 | $1,170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,430 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,192 |
| Room charge | $6,242 |
| Meal charge | $4,950 |
University of Tulsa majors
University of Tulsa has granted 721 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 268 master's across 22 programs, and 156 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Tulsa.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 107 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 72 | |
| Computer Science | 51 | 16 | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 46 | 10 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 49 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | 14 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 39 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 34 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Finance, General | 28 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 10 | 4 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 26 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | 7 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 12 | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 9 | 9 | |
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Management Science | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 13 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 6 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 6 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law | 3 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 721 | 268 | 156 |
University of Tulsa has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tulsa has published 16,012 scientific papers with 311,139 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Geology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 182 | 1098 |
| 1993 | 228 | 1457 |
| 1994 | 265 | 1404 |
| 1995 | 260 | 1442 |
| 1996 | 294 | 1605 |
| 1997 | 282 | 1760 |
| 1998 | 272 | 1850 |
| 1999 | 232 | 2001 |
| 2000 | 280 | 2440 |
| 2001 | 226 | 2624 |
| 2002 | 303 | 3209 |
| 2003 | 329 | 3751 |
| 2004 | 299 | 3924 |
| 2005 | 332 | 4449 |
| 2006 | 359 | 5205 |
| 2007 | 366 | 5700 |
| 2008 | 332 | 6377 |
| 2009 | 403 | 7178 |
| 2010 | 410 | 8091 |
| 2011 | 463 | 9111 |
| 2012 | 438 | 9945 |
| 2013 | 483 | 10935 |
| 2014 | 470 | 11742 |
| 2015 | 495 | 12953 |
| 2016 | 573 | 13199 |
| 2017 | 597 | 14355 |
| 2018 | 570 | 16350 |
| 2019 | 650 | 19032 |
| 2020 | 668 | 21820 |
| 2021 | 603 | 24716 |
| 2022 | 523 | 22663 |
| 2023 | 526 | 23552 |
| 2024 | 429 | 22421 |
University of Tulsa alumni
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Phil McGraw
- Occupations
- psychologistpoliticianpresenterfilm producerwriter
- Biography
-
Phillip Calvin McGraw, known professionally as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author, best known for hosting the talk show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006.
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Rue McClanahan
- Enrolled in the University of Tulsa
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in cum laude
- Occupations
- fashion designerwriterautobiographerfilm actorcomedian
- Biography
-
Eddi-Rue McClanahan was an American actress. She was best known for her roles on television sitcoms, including Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972–78), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983–84), and Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985–92), and its spin-off series The Golden Palace (1992–93).
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Jeanne Tripplehorn
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actordisc jockey
- Biography
-
Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn is an American actress. She began her career on stage, acting in several plays throughout the early 1990s, including Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters on Broadway. Her film career began with the role of a police psychologist in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct (1992). Her other film roles include The Firm (1993), Waterworld (1995) and Sliding Doors (1998). On television, she starred as Barbara Henrickson on the HBO drama series Big Love (2006–2011) and as Dr. Alex Blake on the CBS police drama Criminal Minds (2012–2014), and she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her performance as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 2009 HBO movie Grey Gardens.
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Jordan Clarkson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Jordan Taylor Clarkson is an American and Filipino professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for two seasons with Tulsa before transferring to Missouri, where he earned second-team all-conference honors in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). After forgoing his senior year in college to enter the 2014 NBA draft, Clarkson was selected by the Washington Wizards in the second round with the 46th overall pick and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Clarkson was traded to the Cavaliers in 2018. In December 2019 he was traded to the Jazz. On March 24, 2015, Clarkson along with Jeremy Lin, became the first Asian-American starting back court in NBA history. In 2021, Clarkson was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
General info
| Alternative names | TU Tulsa University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Motto | Wisdom, Faith, Service |
| Colors | old gold, royal blue, yellow, crimson |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,018 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 South Tucker Drive Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104-3189 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 413,000 |
| Phone | 9186312000 |