University of Tulsa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #904 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #274 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #243 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1 of 5 | In Tulsa |
| #19 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 2,852
- Graduates
- 1,062
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 62% and is among the top 24% 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 | 62% | 70% | 55% |
| Applicants | 5,121 | 2,224 | 2,864 |
| Admissions | 3,150 | 1,562 | 1,577 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 675 | 366 | 309 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 58 | 30 | 28 |
235 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
300 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
168 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1223
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tulsa are 1223-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
377 or 52%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Tulsa are 25-34 (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 | 1883 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 415 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 410 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 307 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 256 (7%) |
| Asian | 255 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 239 (6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 72 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Tulsa is $13,095 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 | $5,578 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,616 |
| $48-75K | $10,871 |
| $75-110K | $18,579 |
| $110K+ | $25,473 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,340 | $26,532 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,340 | $26,532 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,340 | $26,532 |
| Fee in-district | $1,721 | $1,170 |
| Fee in-state | $1,721 | $1,170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,721 | $1,170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,508 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,108 |
| Room charge | $6,366 |
| Meal charge | $5,742 |
University of Tulsa majors
University of Tulsa has granted 584 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 245 master's across 22 programs, and 207 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Tulsa.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 123 | ||
| Computer Science | 36 | 15 | 5 |
| Management Science | 56 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | 8 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 49 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | 36 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | 15 | 19 | 9 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 28 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Finance, General | 21 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | 4 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 10 | 6 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 16 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 15 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Business Statistics | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | 9 | |
| Information Technology | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | 6 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 4 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 584 | 245 | 207 |
University of Tulsa has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 70% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tulsa has published 16,361 scientific papers with 327,785 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 229 | 1466 |
| 1994 | 265 | 1409 |
| 1995 | 264 | 1453 |
| 1996 | 294 | 1614 |
| 1997 | 282 | 1761 |
| 1998 | 272 | 1864 |
| 1999 | 231 | 2007 |
| 2000 | 280 | 2452 |
| 2001 | 226 | 2620 |
| 2002 | 303 | 3209 |
| 2003 | 331 | 3742 |
| 2004 | 301 | 3933 |
| 2005 | 331 | 4454 |
| 2006 | 360 | 5217 |
| 2007 | 367 | 5681 |
| 2008 | 333 | 6373 |
| 2009 | 401 | 7154 |
| 2010 | 410 | 8080 |
| 2011 | 464 | 9113 |
| 2012 | 441 | 9946 |
| 2013 | 484 | 10916 |
| 2014 | 473 | 11784 |
| 2015 | 497 | 13017 |
| 2016 | 573 | 13270 |
| 2017 | 597 | 14410 |
| 2018 | 572 | 16443 |
| 2019 | 654 | 19151 |
| 2020 | 668 | 21918 |
| 2021 | 603 | 24843 |
| 2022 | 526 | 22755 |
| 2023 | 537 | 23719 |
| 2024 | 444 | 22718 |
| 2025 | 372 | 20034 |
University of Tulsa alumni
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Phil McGraw
- Occupations
- film producerwriterfilm actorpsychologistpolitician
- Biography
-
Phillip Calvin McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author who hosted 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
- autobiographerfilm actorcomedianstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Eddi-Rue McClanahan was an American actress, primarily known for her work in television sitcoms. She portrayed Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972–1978), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983–1984), and Blanche Devereaux on both The Golden Girls (1985–1992) and its spin-off The Golden Palace (1992–1993).
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Jeanne Tripplehorn
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actordisc jockeyactorfilm actor
- 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 New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for two seasons with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 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 | 1,080 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 South Tucker Drive Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104-3189 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 413,000 |
| Phone | 9186312000 |