College · Catholic life on campus
University of Tulsa
- LocationTulsa, OK
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,559 students
Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
University of Tulsa is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
The University of Tulsa is a private university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its student organization directory lists the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), a Catholic ministry, and FOCUS maintains a campus page for the university.
Catholic churches nearby
- Roman Catholic Church of the Madalene — 1.5 mi
- Parish Of Christ The King — 1.7 mi · 1520 South Rockford Avenue, Tulsa
- Holy Family Cathedral — 2.5 mi · 122 West 8th Street, Tulsa
- Saint Monicas Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 633 East Marshall Place North, Tulsa
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (FOCUS is listed in the university's own student organization directory.)
Sources (2)
- Student Organizations | The University of Tulsautulsa.edu/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic ministry with a mission to make disciples for Christ by inviting students into a relationship with Jesus, accompanying them on their journey, and equipping them to share their faith.”
- University of Tulsa | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tulsa · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Want prayers? Help with your big questions? Or just want to talk and be listened to?”
- Student Organizations | The University of Tulsautulsa.edu/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Only FOCUS was found among Catholic student groups on official pages.)
Sources (2)
- Student Organizations | The University of Tulsautulsa.edu/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic ministry with a mission to make disciples for Christ by inviting students into a relationship with Jesus, accompanying them on their journey, and equipping them to share their faith.”
- University of Tulsa | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tulsa · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Want prayers? Help with your big questions? Or just want to talk and be listened to?”
- Student Organizations | The University of Tulsautulsa.edu/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
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Catholic clubs and student life
1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published
Clubs and groups 1
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)Catholic campus ministry listed in the university's student organization directory.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Catholic campus ministry
Sources (2)
- Student Organizations | The University of Tulsautulsa.edu/student-life/student-organizations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic ministry with a mission to make disciples for Christ by inviting students into a relationship with Jesus, accompanying them on their journey, and equipping them to share their faith.”
- University of Tulsa | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tulsa · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Want prayers? Help with your big questions? Or just want to talk and be listened to?”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,389 · ACT 29.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$18,075
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Sports | NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,485 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 3,559 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $15,000 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $64,459 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 72% |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $61,408 |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 27% |
| Average SAT | 1389 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610–760 |
| SAT math | 613–770 |
| ACT composite | 25–34 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 73 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend David Konderla, Bishop of Tulsa
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 207971
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Presbyterian Church (USA)
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Questions families ask
- Is University of Tulsa a Catholic college?
- No. University of Tulsa is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Presbyterian Church (USA). Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) at the University of Tulsa.
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