# University of Tulsa

Private nonprofit college in Tulsa, OK. IPEDS ID 207971.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-tulsa · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-tulsa.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 62% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,000 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 72%; beats 96% of OK colleges and 82% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $61,408; beats 92% of OK colleges and 73% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,578 |
| 30-48k | $8,616 |
| 48-75k | $10,871 |
| 75-110k | $18,579 |
| 110k+ | $25,473 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.17 years on average (62% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $61,408 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,578 | $23,260 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,616 | $35,929 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,871 | $45,332 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,579 | $77,474 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $25,473 | $106,222 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $64,459
- Tuition and fees: $50,061
- Housing and meals: $11,192; books: $0

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 610–760; SAT math: 613–770; ACT: 25–34 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,631 applicants, 3,845 admitted, 594 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 62%, ACT 25–34 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 58%, ACT 24–33 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (61 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | not reported | $145,353 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $73,787 | $109,332 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $47,705 | $101,626 | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | $73,106 | $100,887 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $65,012 | $97,533 | $20,250 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,770 | $97,087 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,220 | $91,225 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | not reported | $85,233 | $23,000 |
| Nursing | $74,029 | $82,510 | $30,125 |
| Business Administration | $45,038 | $64,026 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $63,485 | not reported |
| Psychology | $34,699 | $60,700 | $21,500 |
| Music | $32,253 | $46,662 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $27,612 | $44,090 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $107,440 (Tulsa, OK), $101,850 (OK), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,790 (Tulsa, OK), $82,920 (OK), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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