University of Tulsa Acceptance Rate
Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,631
- Admitted
- 3,845
- Yield
- 15.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Tulsa's acceptance rate has risen from 40.3% in 2014–15 to 58% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,636 to 6,631 (-13%) over that period.
Its 58% rate makes University of Tulsa more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (54% for women vs 63.7% for men, a 9.7-point gap). University of Tulsa has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,636 | 3,074 | 40.3% | 764 |
| 2015–16 | 6,762 | 2,973 | 44% | 713 |
| 2016–17 | 8,089 | 2,990 | 37% | 717 |
| 2017–18 | 7,869 | 3,065 | 39% | 743 |
| 2018–19 | 8,526 | 3,476 | 40.8% | 806 |
| 2019–20 | 9,793 | 3,510 | 35.8% | 831 |
| 2020–21 | 5,815 | 4,025 | 69.2% | 491 |
| 2021–22 | 5,958 | 4,483 | 75.2% | 583 |
| 2022–23 | 12,042 | 8,331 | 69.2% | 651 |
| 2023–24 | 6,631 | 3,845 | 58% | 594 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,735 | 2,016 | 54% |
| Men | 2,844 | 1,811 | 63.7% |
| Another gender | 52 | 18 | 34.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–740 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 560–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–33 | 54% |
How University of Tulsa compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Tulsa's acceptance rate?
University of Tulsa's acceptance rate is 58% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,845 admitted of 6,631 applicants).
Is University of Tulsa test optional?
University of Tulsa is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Tulsa?
University of Tulsa received 6,631 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,845.
What SAT score do you need for University of Tulsa?
Admitted students at University of Tulsa typically scored 590–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Tulsa getting harder to get into?
University of Tulsa has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 40.3% in 2014–15 to 58% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://utulsa.edu/.