by our College Data Analytics TeamIs University of Tulsa worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
University of Tulsa is ranked #2,159 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #37 of 44 for value.
These University of Tulsa majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Petroleum Engineering | #15 of 17 |
| Petroleum Engineering | #15 of 17 |
| Engineering | #15 of 17 |
| Human Resources | #32 of 50 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | #32 of 50 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | #94 of 109 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #94 of 109 |
| General Management Information Systems | #106 of 117 |
| Management Information Systems | #114 of 129 |
| Chemical Engineering | #117 of 153 |
Below is the detailed University of Tulsa value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Tulsa is ranked #1 out of #46 in Oklahoma for quality and #37 out of #44 for Oklahoma value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the University of Tulsa financial aid page to be sure.
University of Tulsa is ranked #2,159 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Tulsa is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Tulsa costs about $16,001. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $64,005 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $65,063 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,000 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,001 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $64,005 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Tulsa net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Tulsa degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,005 | #2,159 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,000 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,005 | #37 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,000 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at University of Tulsa shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,809 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,984 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,340 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,462 |
| Over $110K | $30,755 |
About 98% of University of Tulsa undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,196 per year. Get more details on the University of Tulsa financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Tulsa cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.