First Year Students

Students accepted to The University of Tulsa have demonstrated intellectual promise in a challenging curriculum during their high school years and are well-prepared to meet the rigors of academic life in college. To be considered for first year admission, applicants are encouraged to complete four (4) English units, three (3) mathematics units, three (3) science units, three (3) social science units, two (2) foreign language units, and one (1) computer science unit in high school.

2009 Incoming Freshman Class Profile

  • ACT average: 28; ACT mid 50% 25-32
  • SAT average: 1260; SAT mid 50%: 1130-1400
  • Mean cumulative high school GPA: 3.8
  • 65% of students graduated in the top 10% of their high school class
  • 44.8% Female, 55.2% Male
  • 46.7% in-state, 53.3% out-of-state
  • 21.6% students of color
  • 12.3% international students
  • Number of freshmen: 690