The University of Tulsa
Admissions
Interested in attending The University of Tulsa?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Tulsa, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into The University of Tulsa?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Tulsa accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 6,579 people applied and 3,845 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Tulsa:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at The University of Tulsa, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Tulsa by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Tulsa considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Tulsa?
Grades
Students who recently attended The University of Tulsa as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 41% of freshmen who attended Tulsa were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 72% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Tulsa is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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