The University of Tulsa is proud to announce two recent recipients of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships: Eden Knepper and Ayden Whittaker. Each year, the U.S. Department of State awards the nationally competitive Gilman awards...
Quraysh Ali Lansana, applied associate professor of English & creative writing, is a distinguished scholar of African American studies, journalist and author of 23 books including poetry, nonfiction and children’s literature. His journey as a writer led him from Enid, Oklahoma, to studying and teaching in cities like Chicago and New York. However, after 30 […]
Serving nontraditional students, such as military veterans, is nothing new at The University of Tulsa, and Don Cowan’s success is a prime example of how students from all backgrounds thrive on campus. Humble and soft-spoken, Cowan (B.S. ’25) graduated from Owasso High School and served eight years as a U.S. Marine before returning to Tulsa […]
The University of Tulsa Kendall College of Arts & Sciences has welcomed alumna Taylor Chukwu as the newest member of its Board of Visitors.
UTulsa assistant professor Cayman Seagraves is leading the charge toward integrating AI into the real estate and finance sectors.
UTulsa has received a $677,000 grant from the Public Knowledge program of the Mellon Foundation to support a joint effort between the university and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Historic and Cultural Preservation Department.
You are considered a first-year domestic student if you are a U.S. citizen and are entering college for the first time. First-year domestic students have never attended another university unless it was to earn concurrent/dual enrollment credit. Permanent residents and refugees should also apply as first-year domestic applicants.
| Complete Application By | Admission Notification By | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 15 |
| Early Action I | November 1 | December 15 |
| Early Action II | February 1 | February 15 |
All application documents, including transcripts, must be received by this date.
Regular decision notifications begin on February 16.
To be considered for scholarship opportunities during your time at UTulsa, you must be admitted prior to August 1 for fall admission and prior to December 1 for spring admission.
The University of Tulsa’s Early Decision program is binding, meaning that if you are admitted, you are obligated to accept our offer of admission. Students should only apply to one school, their first-choice school, under an Early Decision application plan. By applying to The University of Tulsa, you are committing to attend as a degree-seeking student if admitted.
Early Decision Application Deadline: November 1
Admission Decision Received by: December 15
Early Decision Deposit Deadline: January 15
By December 15, you will receive one of three possible outcomes from your Early Decision application:
The University of Tulsa offers Early Action I and II application plans for the fall term. Early Action admission is non-binding in that candidates who are admitted under the Early Action application plan may wait to respond to the offer of admission until May 1 and may apply to other schools for Regular Decision.
Early Action I Application Deadline: November 1
Admission Decision Received by: December 15
Early Action Deposit Deadline: May 1
Early Action II Application Deadline: February 1
Admission Decision Received by: February 15
Early Action Deposit Deadline: May 1
Rolling admission refers to a college admissions policy where applications are evaluated continuously as they are received, rather than according to strict deadlines.
The University of Tulsa begins rolling admission after the Early Action II admission decisions have been made. Applications are received and reviewed as they are submitted with all supporting documents.
Rolling Admission Begins: February 16
Admission Decision Received: Rolling basis
Rolling Admission Deadline to Deposit: May 1
Standardized testing is one of the application requirements that can highlight academic preparedness.
At The University of Tulsa, we review applications holistically, meaning every component of the application is considered when assessing a student’s ability to be successful. There is no minimum test score required to be admitted, and there is no score that guarantees admission.
Testing Requirements
ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year and transfer students applying for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Fall 2026 entry terms.
Reporting Test Scores
The University of Tulsa reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if an applicant’s self-reported test scores do not align with those in the official score report.
To be considered for admission, First-Year Domestic Students must submit the following:
While not required, we strongly encourage First-Year Domestic Students to submit the following:
Other circumstances:
The admission committee may request additional information before finalizing an admission decision to help determine fit for UTulsa. This information might include an admission interview, an updated test score, a writing sample and/or personal statement, an updated transcript, etc.
Materials can be emailed to apply@utulsa.edu. Counselors can upload materials via a secured electronic software system such as slate.org, SCOIR, parchment, etc.
The UTulsa Office of Admission awards scholarships based on a holistic approach centered around the following criteria:
Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and a separate application is not required with the exception of The University of Tulsa Presidential Scholarship.
For official consideration of federal, state, and university need-based aid, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Families are encouraged to use the Net Price Calculator (NPC) to get an estimate of scholarship funding and any need-based aid that might be offered.
Once you have your financial aid offer, you can meet with your admission counselor to go through the information together and determine your out-of-pocket cost.
At UTulsa, admission counselors get to know you personally. They are by your side from day one and remain there until you have made your college choice. Their goal is to give you a personalized experience you won’t find at other schools.
