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About University of Tulsa

private doctoral universitysmall class sizesstem focusedhigh research activity

University of Tulsa is a private research university in Tulsa, OK, known for its private doctoral university, small class sizes, and stem focused. With an acceptance rate of 69%, TU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 651 students each year. TU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1078–1350, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. TU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $36,572 per year; the sticker price of $65,730 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Tulsa acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

69%
Overall Accept Rate
1214
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1078 – 1350 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Tulsa

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Application Strategy
Apply to the University of Tulsa Honors Program when you submit your application, as it opens doors to smaller seminar classes, priority registration, and enhanced scholarship consideration. Strong academic students who overlook this step often leave significant opportunity on the table.
Financial Aid — High Impact
TU offers automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and test scores, so make sure your application is complete and accurate since you do not need a separate scholarship application to be considered for their main awards. Check the scholarship grid on TU's website to see exactly where your stats land.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Tulsa actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$66k/yr$5.6k
30k-48k~$66k/yr$8.6k
48k-75k~$66k/yr$10.9k
75k-110k~$66k/yr$18.6k
110k+~$66k/yr$25.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

73%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,679
Undergrad Enrollment
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