Tulsa, Oklahoma · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of Tulsa (TU) is a private research university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Originally established as the Presbyterian School for Indian Girls and later as the Henry Kendall College in 1894, it merged with the proposed McFarlin College to become the University of Tulsa in 1920. As of 2024, the university enrolled 3,769 students. Tulsa's athletic teams are collectively known as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the American Conference. Its mascot is Gus T and its official colors are royal blue, old gold, and crimson.
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800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104-3189
Visit University SiteRanked #281 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #803 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1706 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1150–1490
SAT ERW: 590–740
SAT math: 560–750
ACT composite: 24–33
Total: 3,559
Undergrad: 2,485
Undergrad full-time: 2,288
Graduate: 1,074
Part-time: 410
In-state
Tuition: $48,602
Total cost on campus: $66,688
Out-of-state
Tuition: $48,602
Total cost on campus: $66,688
Room & board: $11,192
Books & supplies: $0
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $39,719
Pell grant recipients: 34%
Rent: $644 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.12 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.86
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.