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University of Tulsa: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Tulsa is a private research university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with about 2,800 undergraduates. It admitted 61.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $50,061 a year before aid.

What University of Tulsa costs

University of Tulsa charges $50,061 a year in published tuition and fees, about $25,030 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $64,459 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $27,005 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into University of Tulsa

For fall 2024, University of Tulsa received 5,121 applications and admitted 3,150 students, and 733 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1223 and 1530.

What University of Tulsa students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Tulsa (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Behavioral Sciences49
Biology / Biological Sciences46
Mechanical Engineering43
Exercise Science and Kinesiology39
Computer Science36
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse33
Business Administration and Management25
Finance21

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Tulsa's acceptance rate? 61.5% for fall 2024: 3,150 of 5,121 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Tulsa? $50,061 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Tulsa? About 2,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Tulsa students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1223–1530.

What is the campus setting at University of Tulsa? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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