What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Tulsa course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2014 +MATH 2024 Calculus I + Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1043 Biology: A Way of Knowing 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1AP3 AP Chemistry 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 2013 or QM 2013 Intro to Statistics or Statistics I | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1043/1040 Intro to Programming & Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 1AP3 AP Macroeconomics 3 (Quad III) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2AP3 AP Microeconomics 3 (Quad III) |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2014 +MATH 2024 Calculus I + Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1043 Biology: A Way of Knowing 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1603/1611 + BIOL 1703/1711 Intro to…BIOL 1603/1611 + BIOL 1703/1711 Intro to Organismal & Evolutionary Biology w/ Lab + Intro to Molecular & Cellular Biology w/ Lab 8 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1AP3 AP Chemistry 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1013 + CHEM 1023 General Chemistry I +…CHEM 1013 + CHEM 1023 General Chemistry I + General Chemsitry II 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 2013 or QM 2013 Intro to Statistics or Statistics I | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1043/1040 Intro to Programming & Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1043/1040 + CS 2003** Intro to Programming &…CS 1043/1040 + CS 2003** Intro to Programming & Problem-solving + Fundamentals of Algorithm and Computer Applications 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 1AP3 AP Macroeconomics 3 (Quad III) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 2013 Macroeconomics 3 (Quad III) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2AP3 AP Microeconomics 3 (Quad III) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 2023 Microeconomics 3 (Quad III) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1APW3 AP World History 3 (Quad II) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIOL 1033 The Environment and Humanity 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 1003 Liberal Art of Physics | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 1023 Introductory Physics II | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1APE3 AP European History 3 (Quad II) | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 2403 Modern Europe 3 (Quad II) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 1AP3 AP Human Geography 3 (Quad III) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1004 & SPAN 1014 Beginning Spanish I & II | 8 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1004, 1014, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Spanish…SPAN 1004, 1014, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Spanish I, II, Intermediate Spanish I, & II 14 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | Above + SPAN 3003 or SPAN 3043 Spanish…Above + SPAN 3003 or SPAN 3043 Spanish Composition or Spanish Conversation 17 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 1AP3 AP Computer Science Principles | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | HIST 1APA3 AP African American Studies 3 (Quad II) | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HIST 2543 Africans in the Americas from Slavery…HIST 2543 Africans in the Americas from Slavery to Freedom 3 (Quad III) | |
| Art, History of | 3 | ARTH 1AP3 AP Art History 3 (Quad II) | |
| Calculus AB or Calc I BC subtest | 3 | MATH 2014 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Capstone (Seminar and Research) | 3 | ID 1AP3 AP Capstone | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1003 & CHIN 1013 Beginning Chinese I & II | 6 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Chinese…CHIN 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Chinese I, II, Intermediate Chinese I & II 12 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | Above + CHIN 3003 Advanced Chinese | 15 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 1AP3 AP Comparative Government 3 (Quad III) | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 2AP3 AP Drawing 3 (Quad I) | |
| English Language/Composition | 4 | ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation | 3 credits |
| English Literature/Composition | 4 | ENGL 1053 The Narrative Imagination 3 (Quad II) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FR 1003 & FR 1013 Beginning French I & II | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FR 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning French I…FR 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning French I, II, Intermediate French I, & II 12 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | Above + FR 3023 Advanced French | 15 credits |
| French Literature | 3 | FR 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning French I…FR 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning French I, II, Intermediate French I, & II 12 | |
| French Literature | 4 | Above + FR 3023 Advanced French | 15 credits |
| French Literature | 5 | Above + FR 3000+ One additional upper-level…Above + FR 3000+ One additional upper-level French course approved by Dept. 18 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1003 & GERM 1013 Beginning German I & II | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning German I…GERM 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning German I, II, Intermediate German I, & II 12 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | Above + GERM 3993 One additional upper-level German course | 15 credits |
| German Literature | 3 | GERM 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning German I…GERM 1003, 1013, 2003, & 2013 Beginning German I, II, Intermediate German I, & II 12 | |
| German Literature | 4 | Above + GERM 3003 Advanced German | 15 credits |
| German Literature | 5 | Above + GERM 3000+ One additional upper-level…Above + GERM 3000+ One additional upper-level German course approved by Dept. 18 | |
| Government and Politics (US) | 3 | POL 2AP3 AP US Government 3 (Quad III) | |
| History (American) | 3 | HIST 1APU3 AP US History 2 (Quad II) | |
| History (American) | 4 | HIST 2503 American Republic 3 (Quad II) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1003 & LAT 1013 Beginning Latin I, & II | 6 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1003, 1013, 2003, + 2013 Beginning Latin I…LAT 1003, 1013, 2003, + 2013 Beginning Latin I, II, Intermediate Latin I, & II 12 | |
| Latin | 5 | Above + LAT 3023 Advanced Latin Texts | 15 credits |
| Music Theory (aural subscore) | 3 | MUS 1011 Ear Training Lab I | 1 credit |
| Music Theory (aural subscore) | 5 | MUS 1011 & MUS 1021 Ear Training Lab I & II | 2 credits |
| Music Theory (non-aural subscore) | 3 | MUS 1013 Music Theory I | 3 credits |
| Music Theory (non-aural subscore) | 5 | MUS 1013 & MUS 1023 Music Theory I & II | 6 credits |
| Physcis C - Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 1003 Liberal Art of Physics | 3 credits |
| Physcis C - Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 2053 General Physics I | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 1003 Liberal Art of Physics | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2063 General Physics II | 3 credits |
| Physics I | 3 | PHYS 1003 Liberal Art of Physics 3 (Quad IV) | |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS 1013 Introductory Physics I | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1163 Pre-Calculus | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1004, 1014, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Spanish…SPAN 1004, 1014, 2003, & 2013 Beginning Spanish I, II, Intermediate Spanish I, & II 14 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Above + SPAN 3003 or SPAN 3043 Spanish…Above + SPAN 3003 or SPAN 3043 Spanish Composition or Spanish Conversation 17 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | Above + SPAN 3000+ One additional upper level…Above + SPAN 3000+ One additional upper level Spanish course approved by Dept. 20 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D | 3 | ART 1AP3 AP 2D Art & Design 3 (Quad I) | |
| Studio Art: 3-D | 3 | ART 2093 Ceramics Today 3 (Quad I) |
Source: utulsa.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 49 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 |
| Computer Science | 36 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Finance | 21 |
Show the other 42 majors
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | 18 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 16 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 15 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 15 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 13 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 |
| Information Technology | 12 |
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Tulsa ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #4 for Petroleum engineeringof 17 colleges
- #14 for Cybersecurityof 50 colleges
- #19 for Management information systemsof 50 colleges
- #20 for Human resourcesof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), okstatecru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Tulsa, OK
1,059,803 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tulsa International (TUL)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.0 of 20
Elevation
770 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
28°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
8.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
74 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Oral Roberts University7 mi
- Rogers State University21 mi
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University39 mi
- Northeastern State University57 mi
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus63 mi
- Langston University75 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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