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The University of Tulsa College of Law

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rank #111 (USNWR 2021)

154
LSAT
3.38
GPA
60.0%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2021 admissions cycle

154
LSAT
3.38
GPA
60.0%
Admit Rate

The University of Tulsa College of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the competitive 2021 law school rankings, The University of Tulsa College of Law was ranked 111 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2021 admissions cycle, The University of Tulsa College of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 139 with an acceptance rate of 60.0%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

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TULSA, UNIVERSITY OF
Law School Applications
616
JD application volume in 2021 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
60.0%
16th percentile
JD Program Size
139
24th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$53k

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The University of Tulsa College of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2021-2022 Cycle Overview
42 applicants
Accepted
1 / 19
Waitlisted
1
Rejected
5
-
Withdrawn
15
-

Admissions Graphs

25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends

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  • LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
  • GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
  • Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
  • Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year

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For law school applicants interested in the 2021 admissions cycle at The University of Tulsa College of Law, 616 candidates submitted JD applications and 356 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 60.0%.

The JD program at The University of Tulsa College of Law enrolls a first-year class of 139 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 39.04%. This means that of the 356 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 139 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to The University of Tulsa College of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric Value
Applications
616
13th percentile
Admission Offers 356
Class Size
139
24th percentile
Acceptance Rate
60.0%
16th percentile
Yield Rate
39.04%
80th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 149.2 156.62 157.71
GPA 3.12 3.38 3.43
Softs T3.4 T3.32 T3.32
Avg Scholarship - - $44,462
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
23rd percentile
151 154 156
GPA
37th percentile
3.07 3.38 3.70
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 151.5 (+0.5) 157.0 (+3.0) 161.0 (+5.0)
GPA 3.15 (+0.08) 3.44 (+0.06) 3.62 (-0.08)
* Based on 42 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 10 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 9 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that The University of Tulsa College of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 151 (25th percentile) to 156 (75th percentile), with a median of 154.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.07 to 3.70, with a median of 3.38.

With an acceptance rate of 60.0%, The University of Tulsa College of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean
  • Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
  • Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
  • Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
  • Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

Application Status Data

The University of Tulsa College of Law Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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The University of Tulsa College of Law Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

91.7%
77th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

77.11%
31st percentile

Median Starting Salary

$65,000
Private Sector
23rd percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

75.0%
52nd percentile

BigLaw Placement

2.1%
31st percentile

Federal Clerkships

2.1%
57th percentile

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Employment Type Full-Time
Long-Term
Full-Time
Short-Term
Part-Time
Long-Term
Part-Time
Short-Term
Total % of Grads
Bar Required 72 0 72 75.0%
JD Advantage 15 1 16 16.7%
Professional 0 0.0%
Other 2 2.1%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 87 1 0 0 90 93.8%
School-Funded: May inflate stats

Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.

Employment by Sector

Distribution

Sector Details

Employment Sector % of Graduates National Percentile
Law Firms 50.0%
56th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 2.1%
15th percentile
Government 13.5%
70th percentile
Public Interest 10.4%
77th percentile
Business 13.5%
74th percentile
Academia 4.2%
94th percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 2 2.1%
57th percentile
State/Local 0 0.0%

Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
77.11%
31st percentile
Takers: 83
Passed: 64
vs State Avg -7.4%
Ultimate Pass Rate
93.1%
60th percentile
Takers: 87
Passed: 81
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
84.54%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics

First-time: Immediate readiness indicator

Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years

vs State: Performance relative to state average

Bar Passage Rates Comparison

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector
Median Salary $65,000
23rd percentile
25th Percentile $57,500
28th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $48,000
4th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at The University of Tulsa College of Law is $53k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $58k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at The University of Tulsa College of Law, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $65,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $48,000. These post-law school employment outcomes are important factors for evaluating the return on investment for your legal education.

For law school applicants interested in specific legal career paths, it's worth noting that 50.0% of The University of Tulsa College of Law JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 2.1% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 10.4% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 91.7% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from The University of Tulsa College of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 77.11%. Within two years, 93.1% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -7.4% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.

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