University of Tulsa
- Private
- Research university
University of Tulsa: international tuition 50,061 USD per year, one-year total cost 64,459 USD, acceptance rate 61.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70.
Vietnamese first-year students can receive UTulsa merit awards (International Academic Award, Global Ambassador, #YouAreWelcomeHere). The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 61.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 610–760, Math 613–770, ACT 25–34. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT 70+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 64,459 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Tulsa?
International tuition is 50,061 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 64,459 USD.
Does University of Tulsa offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Vietnamese first-year students can receive UTulsa merit awards (International Academic Award, Global Ambassador, #YouAreWelcomeHere). The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does University of Tulsa require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Tulsa?
The acceptance rate is 61.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2022Campus tour
- The University of Tulsa2023Official
- The University of Tulsa2022Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe Scholarships page says all degree-seeking applicants are automatically considered for merit with no extra application (except a few awards like Presidential and #YouAreWelcomeHere), but it does not explicitly cover international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages only mention FAFSA (for U.S. students) and say nothing about the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: 50% of tuition, two awards annually
The page explicitly says it is open to first-year international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Global Ambassador AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page3,000 – 5,000 USD≈ ₫78.2M – ₫130M
Listed under International Students and requires competition certificates, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
International Academic AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 10,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫261M
The award is listed under International Students and based on academic achievement, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
IB Scholarship AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Listed on the international page but not explicitly stated for international students; requires the full IB diploma.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
It appears on the international scholarships page, but the text does not state explicitly that international students qualify, so unclear.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data