B
Good
Score: 63/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Tulsa

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104
University of Tulsa campus, Tulsa, OK
University of Tulsa campus, Tulsa, OK. Photo: Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,559
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Tulsa, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,408
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,779
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
72.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,389
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
27%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Tulsa

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Petroleum Engineering—$145,353+39%#1 of 19#1$26,950
Computer Science$73,787$109,332+2%#116 of 349#59$21,500
Chemical Engineering$47,705$101,626+4%#45 of 158#19—
Management Information Systems and Services$73,106$100,887+21%#23 of 166#12$27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$65,012$97,533+17%#65 of 452#29$20,250
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$74,770$97,087-4%#155 of 258#46—
Mechanical Engineering$70,220$91,225-1%#158 of 318#51$16,764
Accounting and Related Services—$85,233+12%#176 of 796#79$23,309
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,029$82,510-7%#631 of 966#322$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,038$64,026-6%#625 of 1176#332$20,658
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$63,485+16%#76 of 610#28—
Psychology$34,699$60,700+20%#88 of 1027#25$21,500
Music$32,253$46,662+9%#93 of 268#50$21,500
Communication and Media Studies$27,612$44,090-22%#584 of 660#489—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Tulsa Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $241,628
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,587/mo — vs ~$694/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74110 (9.3% cap, Tulsa)

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🏆 Where University of Tulsa Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Petroleum Engineering
of 10 schools
#11
Nurse Anesthetist
of 33 schools
#13
Behavioral Sciences
of 32 schools
#26
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $46,932 $46,932
Room $6,242
Board $4,950
Total Cost (On-Campus) $66,688 $66,688

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,559
Total Students
48%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 11%
Black 7%
Asian 6%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%
Hybrid (Some Online) 7%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Tulsa?
University of Tulsa has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Tulsa?
Tuition at University of Tulsa is $46,932 for in-state students and $46,932 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Tulsa?
The graduation rate at University of Tulsa is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Tulsa a good school?
University of Tulsa has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Tulsa?
University of Tulsa has a total enrollment of 3,559 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology