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Cost

Cost / year
$66,618
Tuition & fees
$52,026
Avg. aid
$41,196
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
62%
SAT range
1223–1530
ACT range
25–34

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Median salary
$55,923
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Tulsa?

The University of Tulsa charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $48,340, with $1,206 in required fees. Typical room and board charges were $15,164 for the academic year.

  • Undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $49,546.
  • Typical room and board, 2024-25: $15,164.
  • Combined tuition, required fees, room, and board: $64,710 before books, transportation, and personal expenses.

That combined figure is a published-cost calculation, not an individual aid offer or a complete cost of attendance. Housing choices and meal plans can change the bill. Part-time undergraduates were charged a reported $1,611 per credit hour, while graduate tuition and fees followed a different schedule.

Aid can substantially change what a student pays. The reported average grant aid awarded to undergraduate grant recipients was $41,196, but an average is not an entitlement. Reported average net prices - cost after applicable grant and scholarship aid - were $8,616 for students from families with incomes up to $48,000 and $25,473 for those above $110,000. Those are group averages, not quotes for a new applicant.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, and university scholarships by completing the required financial aid applications and meeting relevant deadlines. The reported share receiving some form of financial aid was 100%, while about 33% had student loans; "financial aid" can include assistance that must be repaid. Veterans and eligible dependents should have the university's veterans benefits staff review how their education benefits interact with other aid. The most useful comparison is each school's current, itemized aid offer alongside its full estimated annual expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Tulsa?

University of Tulsa students can pursue part-time employment and use career services while enrolled. Campus jobs and Federal Work-Study are not identical: Work-Study is need-based federal aid earned through an eligible job, while other student positions may be paid without a Work-Study award.

Students seeking Federal Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer for eligibility, and then apply for available positions; an award does not itself place a student in a job. For any position, applicants should check expected hours, pay, and whether work is available during breaks. Internships may offer career experience but have separate academic and compensation rules.

Career support includes individual and group planning, résumé preparation, interview workshops, career-interest assessment, job listings, fairs, and employer recruitment. Students can use those services to explore a major or prepare for an internship as well as to search for a postgraduation job. They should distinguish access to advising and employer events from a verified employment outcome.

University of Tulsa Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$52,026
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$52,026
Tuition
$50,760
Fees
$1,266
Room and board
$15,164

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$66,618
Tuition & fees
$52,026
Housing, food, books & other
$14,592

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $41,196 on average

University of Tulsa Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$20,118
Off campus, not with family
$20,118
Off campus, with family
$8,010

University of Tulsa Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$5,578
$30,001–48,000
$8,616
$48,001–75,000
$10,871
$75,001–110,000
$18,579
Over $110,000
$25,473

University of Tulsa Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$9,000

Typical board charge for academic year

$6,164

Total dormitory capacity

2508

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Institution provides board or meal plan

Yes

University of Tulsa Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

University of Tulsa Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$41,196

All

$51,968

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

University of Tulsa Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
27%
Students with federal loans
33%
Median debt at completion
$23,250

University of Tulsa Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$20,212

Graduate average amount

$14,046

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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