Campus of University of Tulsa

    University of Tulsa

    Tulsa, OK, United States

    #19for finance value

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • R2 research university
    • NCAA Division I

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    University of Tulsa Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of Tulsa, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $9,403 a year after grants, against $25,486 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of Tulsa average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $13,511

    $6,405 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$9,403
    $30,001 to $48,000$3,599
    $48,001 to $75,000$8,648
    $75,001 to $110,000$15,085
    Over $110,000$25,486

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $52,566
    Average net price
    $13,511
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    29.7%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of Tulsa cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    $52,566
    Room and board (on campus)
    $15,164
    Books and supplies
    $0
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $66,618

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of Tulsa

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    33.4%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $23,250
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $264

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of Tulsa: the college's own scholarships, programs from OK and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

    See all 32
    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based · GPA 2.5+

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      State · OK

      Oklahoma's Promise

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Amount varies
      College tuition at Oklahoma colleges, universities and technology centers; amount depends on the school
      Closes
      Dec 31, 2026
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • OK program · Residents of OK · GPA 2.5+

      Open now

      State · OK

      Inspired to Teach

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Up to $25,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Renewable
    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based

    • OK program · Residents of OK

      Open now

      State · OK

      Academic Scholars Program

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • One-time
    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based

    • OK program · Residents of OK

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