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How to Get Into University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Tulsa Admissions Statistics

62%
Acceptance Rate
610-760
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
613-770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
25-34
ACT (mid 50%)
2,813
Undergrads
72%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Tulsa

The bar here is clear

University of Tulsa admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1223-1530 combined SAT or 25-34 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

University of Tulsa offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is University of Tulsa, the deadline table below is your calendar.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of Tulsa fits.

University of Tulsa Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
earlyAction2 February 1, 2026
Early Decision (ED) November 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of Tulsa Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $64,459
Tuition & fees $50,061
Room & board (on campus) $12,108
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $15,000

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $5,578
$30-48k $8,616
$48-75k $10,871
$75-110k $18,579
$110k+ $25,473
27%
Students receiving Pell Grants
33%
Students taking federal loans
92%
Freshman retention rate
10:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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