The University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The University of Tulsa was founded in 1894 and now enrolls around 3,960 students a year, including 2,929 undergrads.

The University of Tulsa offers housing for up to 2,248 students. The majority of students live on-campus and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.About 62% of students stay on-campus during the weekends..

The University of Tulsa employs one full-time professor for every 10 undergrads enrolled.

The University of Tulsa Regular Decision Deadline 2022

The University of Tulsa Early Admission

The University of Tulsa does not offer early decision or early action.

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The University of Tulsa Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into The University of Tulsa. Around 69% of applicants get into The University of Tulsa each year. Out of 5,815 applications received in 2021, 4,025 students were offered admission.

The University of Tulsa Waitlist

The University of Tulsa reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into The University of Tulsa?

The University of Tulsa is considered very difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to The University of Tulsa, applicants must submit the following items.

The University of Tulsa Application Requirements

The University of Tulsa Average GPA and Test Scores

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to The University of Tulsa is 4.0 out of 4.0. The mean SAT scores for students who get into The University of Tulsa is 1208. The mean ACT score for The University of Tulsa students is 27.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to The University of Tulsa.

Is The University of Tulsa Test Optional?

The University of Tulsa does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 39% submitted the SAT. 82% submitted the ACT.

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Does The University of Tulsa Provide Student Housing?

Yes! The University of Tulsa provides on-campus housing for up to 2,248 students.

The University of Tulsa students are active in the school's Student Association, Residence Hall Association and Pre-Professional organizations. Homecoming, Springfest, and and Parent's Weekend are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at The University of Tulsa.

Financial Aid at The University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa meets 65.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $40,725 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Is The University of Tulsa a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The University of Tulsa

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at The University of Tulsa, around 84% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 761 students who started at The University of Tulsa as first-time freshman, 425 graduate within four years.

Around 73% of students who started at The University of Tulsa earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 64% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent grads is $67,877 a year. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $34,662 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does The University of Tulsa sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is The University of Tulsa a good school for you?

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Where is The University of Tulsa Located?

The University of Tulsa is located in the urban setting of Tulsa, Oklahoma, less than an hour from Tulsa.

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