University of Tulsa Admission
Acceptance Rate
61.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.27%
Freshmen Enrollment
733
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,121 students have applied and 3,150 students have allowed to admit to University of Tulsa (Acceptance rate: 61.51%). Tulsa's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.27 % where 733 students have finally enrolled out of 3,150 admitted students.
Tulsa acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Loma Linda University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.84%).
Tulsa enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.20%).
How to Apply to University of Tulsa
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Tulsa. Tulsa offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://utulsa.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://utulsa.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://utulsa.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://utulsa.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://utulsa.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | tulsahurricane.com/documents/2024/11/25/2017-18_NCAA_Graduation_Rates_.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://accessibility.utulsa.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Tulsa and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Tulsa is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Tulsa is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,353). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | 1,410 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,353 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma | 1,063 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Tulsa, 168 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 710 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 613 | 700 | 770 |
| Total | 1,223 | 1,410 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Tulsa, 377 students submitted ACT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 30 | 34 |
| English | 25 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 29 | 34 |
Tulsa Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Tulsa. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |