| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Golden Hurricane |
The University of Tulsa is a private university awarding bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is currently ranked 91st among doctoral degree granting universities in the nation by US News and World Report and is listed as one of the "Best 366 Colleges" by the Princeton Review. The university is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA.
The University of Tulsa was founded in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Presbyterian School for Indian Girls in 1882 under the leadership of Alice Mary Robertson, but was re-chartered as the Henry Kendall College in 1894 under the auspices of the Presbyterian Women's Board of Home Missions. In 1907 the college moved to its current site in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A university was formed in 1920 when the college merged with the proposed McFarlin College to become the University of Tulsa.
The University of Tulsa is noted for having one of the world's premier programs in petroleum engineering, and has distinguished programs in English, computer science, natural sciences, Clinical and I/O Psychology, and several engineering disciplines. The university also maintains a school of law, which is one of the few to specialize in Native American legal issues. The University of Tulsa College of Law Review ranks in the top 15% of most cited legal periodicals as ranked by Washington and Lee University.
Currently, there are six colleges, programs, and departments at the University of Tulsa:
In 2008 Tulsa was ranked ninth in "Quality of Life" by the Princeton Review's "The Best 366 Colleges" guide. The University of Tulsa also placed sixth among all colleges for "Happiest Students," was ranked eleventh in the "Lots of Class/Race Interaction" category, and in "Town-Gown Relations" Tulsa was ranked fifth in the country. In the 2006 edition, the university was described as follows: “The University of Tulsa is one of the sleeper gems of the Great Plains, a private school large enough to house numerous top-flight programs but small enough to facilitate one-on-one instruction provided in a homey atmosphere.”
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| Percent of Students International: | 11% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 59% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Conference USA) Basketball (Conference USA) Track (Conference USA) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 19,235 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,780 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 80 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,430 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,319 | 20% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,880 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,307 | 50% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 59% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 550 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 700, Math: 710 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 80% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 22 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 30, Verbal: 32, Math: 29 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
University of Tulsa?
I am looking for a graduated program about M.S or Ph.D. I'm from Taiwan. And I am going to study Biology. I want ask how about the defects and advantages in TU. I would want to apply this school. By the way, does it easy to find a career in the relatied job? Thanls for your help...
29 months ago
Best Answer
TU is basically a good school. The education standard is pretty high, and most students who graduate from TU are generally able to find a job in their chosen field (maybe not in Tulsa, though). The primary disadvantage of TU is that it is expensive because it's a private school. They do offer some scholarships, but I'm not sure what they have for postgrad students. Hope this helps...
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