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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
61%
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:

85%
First-year retention rate
61%
4-year grad rate
73%
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:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Mechanical Engineering
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
36.4
39.52
42.64
45.76
48.88
52

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52
  • Biochemistry 16
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Finance, General 28
  • Management Information Systems, General 26
  • Accounting 26
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Business/Commerce, General 3
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 51
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 9
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 46
  • Chemical Engineering 28
  • Petroleum Engineering 20
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 15
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 8
  • Computer Engineering, Other 6
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician 9
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 13
  • Creative Writing 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • Chinese Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 11
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
History
  • History, General 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
  • Applied Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 39
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 49
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
  • Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 20
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Anthropology, General 9
  • Economics, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 13
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 6
  • Music, General 5
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, Other 0

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