University Of Tulsa can be found in Tulsa, Oklahoma (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 mathematics, law, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of Tulsa centered around 550 to 710, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
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 2005, 4,084 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
600 S College Ave
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
General Phone: (918) 631-2000
Admissions Phone: (918) 631-2307
Financial Aid Phone: (918) 631-2526
http://www.utulsa.edu
University Of Tulsa awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 199 | business management, finance, marketing, MIS, accounting, international business, taxation, business |
| Law | 175 | law, legal research, foreign lawyers, health tax, legal professions, energy and environmental law, pre-law, advanced legal research, ... |
| Engineering | 152 | petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering physics, engineering management |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | English, history, political science, Spanish language, sociology, economics, German language, anthropology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 74 | computer science, information science, information technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 52 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 47 | biology, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, geochemistry, physics, molecular biology, geophysics |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching, education, music teaching, education of hearing impaired, teacher ed, mental retardation education, early childhood education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, journalism, media studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Mathematics | 14 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | arts management, art studies |
| Music | 11 | music, music performance, piano, various music studies, voice, music theory and composition |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | film studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Tulsa in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 536 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 227 | 38 |
| First-professional degree | 168 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 30 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 18 |
| First-professional certificate | 0 | 7 |
In 2005, University Of Tulsa had a total enrollment of 4,084 students (3,747 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 52% |
| Texas | 11% |
| Missouri | 10% |
| Kansas | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
University Of Tulsa offers campus housing for 2,197 of its 3,747 (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 | 2,687 | 2,017 | 75% | 631 | 31% |
| Men | 1,361 | 1,039 | 76% | 328 | 32% |
| Women | 1,326 | 978 | 74% | 303 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
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 | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (918) 631-2307
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,235 |
| Room and board | $ 6,538 |
| Room charge | $ 3,540 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,515 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Tulsa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (918) 631-2526
University Of Tulsa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 136 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $111,764 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $93,546 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $93,466 | 17 | $89,259 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $66,944 | 26 | $59,816 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $54,301 | 35 | $56,386 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $39,204 | 15 | $37,021 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 201 | $73,854 | 93 | $60,231 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 4 | $42,297 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166 | 161 | 327 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Basketball | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 116 | 155 |
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
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD)
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Molecular Biology
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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