University of Tulsa

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Tulsa, OK
5.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,914

Location Tulsa, Oklahoma
Website utulsa.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#113

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Tulsa is a private research institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, positioned within an urban residential district approximately three miles from downtown. The 200-acre campus features a blend of Gothic-style architecture and modern facilities, with a distinctive central plaza anchored by the McFarlin Library. Founded in 1894 as Henry Kendall College before relocating to Tulsa in 1907, the university maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in petroleum engineering, cyber security, and business analytics. The campus includes eight residential halls housing primarily first-year and sophomore students, while the school competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Golden Hurricane, participating in the American Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Tulsa University is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Tulsa within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1223/1530
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/34
GPA 3.97

Acceptance Rate

61.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 23.3%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$50,061

Costs for University of Tulsa
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$50,061
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$1,721
Room and Board		$12,108
Budget for Other Expenses		$8,010
Total One Year Cost		$71,900

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Tulsa are Engineering, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 21% of students major in Engineering, 20% in Business, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.