The University of Tulsa’s College of Engineering & Computer Science posted significant gains in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings, with strong advances in both engineering and computer science and continued national recognition for petroleum engineering.
Undergraduate computer science rose 57 places, while undergraduate engineering climbed 16 places. Petroleum engineering maintained its No. 3 national ranking and No. 1 ranking among private universities, reinforcing UTulsa’s longstanding strength in the field.
“These advances reflect the tremendous work of our faculty and staff and the talent and success of our students,” said Andreas A. Polycarpou, Ph.D., James R. Sorem Dean of the College of Engineering & Computer Science. “We are building momentum across engineering and computer science while continuing the long tradition of excellence that has made our petroleum engineering program one of the very best in the nation.”
The gains for the College of Engineering & Computer Science come as UTulsa also advanced 10 places overall among national universities and ranked among the Top 75 private universities nationally.
The rankings reflect the college’s continued emphasis on academic excellence, experiential learning, faculty mentorship, research, and industry engagement. Through undergraduate research, hands-on design experiences, internships and partnerships with industry, students apply what they learn in the classroom while developing the technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed for successful careers.
The College of Engineering & Computer Science continues to invest in areas that position students and graduates for the future, while providing the personalized education and close faculty engagement that distinguish a UTulsa education. Strong partnerships with alumni and industry further connect students with opportunities and help ensure that programs respond to emerging workforce and technological needs.
Learn more about the College of Engineering & Computer Science at utulsa.edu/ecs.