- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 610–760 reading and writing, 613–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–34 composite
- Average net price: $23,681 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Tulsa reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Tulsa reviews each application.
University of Tulsa GPA requirements
University of Tulsa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Tulsa hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Tulsa acceptance rate
University of Tulsa admitted 3,150 of 5,121 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Tulsa is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 2,852 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Tulsa in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 610 | 710 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 613 | 700 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 | 34 |
| ACT English | 25 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1389 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Tulsa looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Tulsa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,681 a year at University of Tulsa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Tulsa hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Tulsa admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Tulsa?
A lot: University of Tulsa requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Tulsa?
No. University of Tulsa is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 52% sent ACT scores.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Tulsa?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Tulsa admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Tulsa?
University of Tulsa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are the University of Tulsa's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Tulsa's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–760 in reading and writing and 613–770 in math; ACT composite 25–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into the University of Tulsa?
University of Tulsa's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,150 of 5,121 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What do students pay at the University of Tulsa after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,681 a year at University of Tulsa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Tulsa accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Tulsa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of Tulsa if a parent went there?
No. University of Tulsa doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Tulsa's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of TulsaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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