University of Tulsa

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Large City Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Golden Hurricane
University of Tulsa From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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.

History

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.

Academics

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:

  • Henry Kendall College of Arts & Sciences
  • Collins College of Business (formerly College of Business Administration)
  • College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
  • College of Law
  • Graduate School
  • Division of Continuing Education

Reputation and rankings

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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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,672
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 99%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 19,235
Students Receiving Aid: 94%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 35
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 51%
Women 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 17%
African-American 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 52%
Out-of-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 52%
Texas 11%
Missouri 9%
Kansas 6%
Arkansas 2%
Percent of Students International: 11%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 59%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 59%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 550
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 700, Math: 710
ACT Scores:  
% 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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at University of Tulsa

Bachelor's Level Majors

College Advice

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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...
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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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    Sharp Chapel [source]
  • Tulsa Golden Hurricane Athletic Logo
    Tulsa Golden Hurricane Athletic Logo [source]
  • The University of Tulsa
    The University of Tulsa [source]
  • McFarlin Library
    McFarlin Library [source]