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The University of Tulsa, also known as TU, is a private university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was established as the Presbyterian School for Indian Girls in 1882 and it officially became the University of Tulsa in 1920. TU confers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in diverse areas of study. TU is organized into the following academic divisions:
TU's sports teams compete in the NCAA's Division I-A Conference USA and the teams are nicknamed as the Golden Hurricanes. The University fields a varsity team in more than 7 men's sports and more than 8 women's sports.
University Of Tulsa can be found in Tulsa, OK (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. University Of Tulsa is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
University Of Tulsa offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at University Of Tulsa are in law, engineering, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. University Of Tulsa turned down 54% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 550 to 690, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at University Of Tulsa are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at University Of Tulsa are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 4,165 students were enrolled in the school.
University Of Tulsa has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of Tulsa student athletes compete in Conference USA competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Tulsa
800 South Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
General Phone: (918) 631-2000
http://www.utulsa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 227 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, taxation, MIS, international business, business |
| Law | 173 | law, legal research, pre-law, legal professions, foreign lawyers |
| Engineering | 113 | mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, engineering management |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | history, English, political science, Spanish language, economics, sociology, German language, Russian studies, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 62 | computer science, information technology, information science |
| Science | 61 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geophysics, physics, geochemistry, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 51 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 28 | communication studies, journalism, media studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | music teaching, elementary school teaching, education, education of hearing impaired, math teaching, mental retardation education, early childhood education, teacher ed, ... |
| Music | 17 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, various music studies, piano, voice |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | film studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 5 | arts management, art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Tulsa in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 561 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 203 | 39 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 172 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 18 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Tulsa had a total enrollment of 4,165 students (3,953 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 44% |
| Texas | 14% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Arkansas | 5% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of Tulsa offers campus housing for 2,343 of its 3,953 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tulsa, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,712 | 2,180 | 46% | 697 | 32% |
| Men | 2,162 | 1,057 | 49% | 355 | 34% |
| Women | 2,550 | 1,123 | 44% | 342 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,365 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,365 |
| Room and board | $ 7,876 |
| Room charge | $ 4,294 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,089 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Tulsa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318500)
University Of Tulsa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 139 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $76,780 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 86 | $105,369 | 18 | $106,988 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 61 | $76,881 | 39 | $71,011 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $62,408 | 30 | $59,261 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $45,389 | 14 | $40,762 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 208 | $83,503 | 103 | $68,995 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 168 | 153 | 321 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 111 | 146 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Indian/Native American Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Tulsa Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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