University of Tulsa

https://utulsa.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,932

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,681

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58%

6,631 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,559

88.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

73.3%

541 Graduates

About

University of Tulsa is a higher education institution located in Tulsa County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Tulsa were Law (107 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,196 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Tulsa. 49.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (710 degrees), 6.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Tulsa is $46,932, which is $15,929 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Tulsa was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 590 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Tulsa is $46,932, which is $15,929 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,681.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending University of Tulsa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,932

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Tulsa was $46,932. The cost of tuition at University of Tulsa is $15,929 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Tulsa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,681

2023 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Tulsa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,681. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Tulsa grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Tulsa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,875

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Tulsa was of $11,875 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.61% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Tulsa (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at University of Tulsa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Tulsa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Tulsa was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 590 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Tulsa received 6,631 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 44.9% annual growth. Out of those 6,631 applicants, 3,845 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58% acceptance rate.

There were 3,559 students enrolled at University of Tulsa in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Tulsa has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,845

Accepted Out of 6,631

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Tulsa was 58% (3,845 admissions from 6,631 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 44.9%, while admissions declined by 53.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Tulsa (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

156

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at University of Tulsa in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Tulsa had a total enrollment of 3,559 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Tulsa is 3,149 students and the part-time enrollment is 410. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at University of Tulsa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Tulsa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.95% Two or More Races, 6.63% Black or African American, 6.27% Asian, 3.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Tulsa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.6%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27%), followed by White Female (26.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Tulsa in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,559 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Tulsa is 3,149 and the part-time enrollment is 410. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at University of Tulsa are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Tulsa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Tulsa was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Tulsa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Tulsa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,764 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
394 enrolled students
Two or More Races
283 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Tulsa is 49.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.95% Two or More Races, 6.63% Black or African American, 6.27% Asian, 3.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 183 students (5.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 12 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Tulsa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Tulsa is white (710 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (103 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Tulsa is Law (107 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Tulsa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Engineering (165 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Tulsa are Software developers (471,601 people), Other managers (388,337 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (357,153 people), Civil engineers (296,982 people), and Mechanical engineers (214,816 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Tulsa in 2023 are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Engineering (165 degrees), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), English (37 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Tulsa are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Tulsa are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Engineering (165 degrees), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), English (37 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Tulsa are Computer Systems Design (557,004 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (464,231 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (399,167 people), Construction (304,210 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (291,048 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Tulsa.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
52 degrees awarded
Computer Science
51 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Tulsa was General Biological Sciences with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Tulsa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

604

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

592

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 604 degrees were awarded to men at University of Tulsa, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (592).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Tulsa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at University of Tulsa in Computer Science, which is 9.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at University of Tulsa in Law, which is 0.783 times less than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from University of Tulsa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (95%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Tulsa is Male and Asian (95% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.555% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
710 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Tulsa is white (710 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (103 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
355 degrees awarded
White Female
355 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Tulsa is white male (355 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (355 degrees).

Operations

University of Tulsa has an endowment valued at nearly $1.26B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 56.1M (4.44%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Tulsa had a total salary expenditure of 223M. University of Tulsa employs 102 Instructors, 89 Professors and 72 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Tulsa are Male Professor (77), Female Instructor (56), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Tulsa are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 151 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 117 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees.

Endowment

$1.26B

2023 Endowment

0.902%

decline from 2022

University of Tulsa has an endowment valued at about $1.26B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Tulsa declined 0.902% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $830M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Tulsa (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$88.6M

2023 Salaries

4.16%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Tulsa paid a median of $88.6M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($223M) and a 4.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.1% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.3M

Instructional Salaries

300

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Tulsa paid a total of $30.3M to 300 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

102 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

151 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Tulsa were Instructor with 102 employees, Professor with 89 employees, and Associate professor with 72 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Tulsa were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 151 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 117 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Tulsa was Male Professor with 77 employees, Female Instructor with 56 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Tulsa.

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