More selective than 81% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 54% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Tulsa over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Tulsa SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Tulsa is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 760 |
| SAT math | 613 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1223 | 1530 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Tulsa admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 610–760 | 613–770 | 25–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 590–740 | 560–750 | 24–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Tulsa compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
University of Tulsa has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma Baptist University | 49% | 52% | $20,958 |
| 2 | Randall University | 58% | 26% | $16,383 |
| 3 | East Central University | 58% | 34% | $8,683 |
| 4 | University of Tulsa | 62% | 72% | $15,000 |
| 5 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | 65% | 30% | $10,104 |
| 6 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | 66% | 44% | $6,624 |
| 7 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | 66% | 35% | $28,358 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University | 75% | 68% | $17,447 |
| 9 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 76% | 32% | $8,039 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Tulsa
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Tulsa admissions questions
What is the University of Tulsa acceptance rate?
University of Tulsa accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,845 of 6,631 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Tulsa require the SAT or ACT?
University of Tulsa considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Tulsa?
The middle 50% of University of Tulsa enrolled first-year students scored 1223–1530 on the SAT and 25–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Tulsa?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (594 of 3,845).
Is University of Tulsa getting harder to get into?
University of Tulsa accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Tulsa overview