The University of Tulsa (TU)

The University of Tulsa (TU) is a private, comprehensive doctoral-degree-granting university that provides education of the highest quality in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, education, applied health sciences and law. TU features four undergraduate colleges: the Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, the Collins College of Business, the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Oxley College of Health Sciences, as well as the College of Law and Graduate School.

TU's 11:1 student/faculty ratio, average class size of 20, and emphasis on individual attention anchor an educational culture where students are rigorously challenged and comprehensively supported.

The university is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities, and is an NCAA Division IA participant in the American Athletic Conference. TU maintains a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Extracurricular opportunities include intramural sports, special-interest clubs, pre-professional organizations, national fraternities and sororities, community service organizations, an active student government, departmental honorary organizations and campus ministry groups.

Total fall 2019 enrollment was 4,380, with 3,269 undergraduates and 1,111 graduate and law students. The ratio of men to women is 54:46 and 33% are multicultural students. Over half the students are from out of state and international students make up 14% of the student population, with 68 countries represented.

The University of Tulsa is Oklahoma's top university.

TU hosts more than 200 student organizations and societies that appeal to a wide range of student interests-from professional to recreational. (For the complete listing, see https://utulsa.edu/campus-life/student-activities/student-organizations/.) Students can participate in a variety of activities on and off campus including intramural sports, special interest clubs, trips to Tulsa's museums, parks, shopping malls, cultural events, etc.

The student body at The University of Tulsa is comprised of "friendly" and "inclusive" individuals. Of course, it probably helps that the school is home to "a diverse group of students from various economic, academic, religious, political, and ethnic backgrounds." Indeed, "Division I athletes, international students, military veterans, sorority sisters, petroleum engineering majors, and piano performance majors represent a few of the many groups woven together on TU's campus." Undergrads are "committed to doing well in school." As one student explains, "We are all here to do well, but we are here to do well together." Undergrads also describe their classmates as "smart," "engaging," and "extremely focused on their studies." And most "are incredibly involved at TU, whether it be in Greek life, athletics, music, [or] research." Additionally, a lot of "TU students look for opportunities to challenge themselves and impact their community." One thrilled undergrad sums up the campus experience: "TU honestly feels like a small-town community. Everyone is so friendly and kind, and it's like having one giant family."

While University of Tulsa undergrads say that "a good portion of [their] time is...spent studying," there's still plenty of fun to be had outside the confines of the library and/or classroom. For example, "there are a ton of active student organizations" and you can always find "an event to attend or free food to eat." Popular options include "homecoming...dog petting days, bowling, [and] carnivals." One excited student adds, "TU is good about providing events bi-weekly, like s'mores at the Student Union, an outdoor movie, or a play." If the Greek scene interests you, you'll be happy to learn that "the fraternities on campus...usually [host] events Thursday through Saturday." A number of undergrads also love to relax on the "many [beautiful] lawns" on the TU campus. And you're sure to find a handful of students playing any number of games, from "baseball [and] football [to] Capture the Flag." If you prefer your athletics to be a little more structured, there's also a "very popular... intramural sports [program]." As for hometown Tulsa, "there's a great food, music, and art culture in downtown Tulsa so you can always find something to do." And we're told that "the restaurants here are awesome, small and large concert venues attract all types of artists, and there all festivals of all types throughout the year."

TU students can find all the resources they need for interview preparation, academic planning, and internship seeking at the CaneCareers website. The department also hosts multiple industry-specific job fairs and internship workshops in both the fall and spring semesters. There are a “vast amount of research opportunities� to stock résumés, and career prep programs take place (often with free lunches) almost daily throughout the week. Of The University of Tulsa alumni visiting PayScale.com, 50 percent report that they derive a high level of meaning from their jobs.