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University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa says yes to 61.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,408 median earnings.
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University of Tulsa sits in Tulsa proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Petroleum Engineering, where graduates median $145,353 four years out. 27% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,813 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 92.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1490 — above the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Tulsa's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Tulsa received 6,631 applications and admitted 3,845 (58%), with 594 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1150–1490 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Tulsa's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 665 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Tulsa compares
| University of Tulsa | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.5% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,061 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,408 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Tulsa: $61,408 median at year ten, versus $46,116 across Oklahoma institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $50,061 regardless of where you're from. At University of Tulsa, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,813 undergrads, University of Tulsa is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
72.3% of University of Tulsa students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $50,061 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Tulsa
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $145,353 |
| Computer Science | $109,332 |
| Chemical Engineering | $101,626 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $100,887 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,533 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,087 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,225 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,233 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,510 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,026 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,485 |
| Psychology, General | $60,700 |
| Music | $46,662 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,090 |
Median earnings for these 14 University of Tulsa programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,408 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional University of Tulsa programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Tulsa?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1490 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 61.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Tulsa's acceptance rate?
58% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,845 admitted from 6,631 applicants.
How much does University of Tulsa cost?
At University of Tulsa, published tuition is $50,061 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Tulsa's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Tulsa graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,408 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University — 76.4% admitted
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma — 65.8% admitted
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — 76.6% admitted
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.