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How strong are the academics at The University of Tulsa?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
60%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Tulsa has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

The University of Tulsa has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Tulsa's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of Tulsa:

92%
First-year retention rate
60%
4-year grad rate
72%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,164. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,164
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of Tulsa's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Behavioral Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Computer Science
33.4
36.52
39.64
42.76
45.88
49

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 46
  • Biochemistry 19
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 25
  • Finance, General 21
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 16
  • Accounting 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Accounting 4
  • Finance, General 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 36
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13
  • Information Technology 12
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 8
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Education, General 6
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 4
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 43
  • Chemical Engineering 18
  • Petroleum Engineering 15
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
  • Computer Engineering, General 5
  • Computer Engineering, Other 1
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician 10
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • German Language and Literature 2
  • Chinese Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 15
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 8
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 49
  • Behavioral Sciences 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 1
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Anthropology, General 6
  • Economics, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Economics, General 2
  • Sociology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Music, General 3
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Music, Other 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
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