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The University of Tulsa College of Law

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rank #111 (USNWR 2023)

156
LSAT
3.53
GPA
60.4%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2023 admissions cycle

156
LSAT
3.53
GPA
60.4%
Admit Rate

The University of Tulsa College of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the competitive 2023 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 2023 admissions cycle, The University of Tulsa College of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 81 with an acceptance rate of 60.4%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
TULSA, UNIVERSITY OF
Law School Applications
556
JD application volume in 2023 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
60.4%
50th percentile
JD Program Size
81
2nd percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$57k

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The University of Tulsa College of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2023-2024 Cycle Overview
42 applicants
Accepted
1 / 13
Waitlisted
4
Rejected
5
-
Withdrawn
14
-

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 2023 admissions cycle at The University of Tulsa College of Law, 556 candidates submitted JD applications and 240 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 60.4%.

The JD program at The University of Tulsa College of Law enrolls a first-year class of 81 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 33.33%. This means that of the 240 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 80 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
556
12th percentile
Admission Offers 240
Class Size
81
2nd percentile
Acceptance Rate
60.4%
50th percentile
Yield Rate
33.33%
65th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 151.4 158.57 160.72
GPA 3.47 3.41 3.41
Softs T3.2 T3.26 T3.24
Avg Scholarship - - $67,157
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
44th percentile
154 156 159
GPA
65th percentile
3.18 3.53 3.86
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 154.0 (0.0) 158.0 (+2.0) 163.0 (+4.0)
GPA 3.17 (-0.01) 3.54 (+0.01) 3.81 (-0.05)
* Based on 42 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 17 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 17 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 154 (25th percentile) to 159 (75th percentile), with a median of 156.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.18 to 3.86, with a median of 3.53.

With an acceptance rate of 60.4%, 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

91.5%
65th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

71.43%
32nd percentile

Median Starting Salary

$75,000
Private Sector
14th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

80.2%
50th percentile

BigLaw Placement

1.9%
21st percentile

Federal Clerkships

0.9%
35th 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 85 0 85 80.2%
JD Advantage 11 1 12 11.3%
Professional 1 0.9%
Other 1 0.9%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 96 1 0 0 99 93.4%
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 58.5%
73rd percentile
Judicial Clerkships 1.9%
11th percentile
Government 13.2%
59th percentile
Public Interest 12.3%
82nd percentile
Business 6.6%
39th percentile
Academia 0.9%
38th percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 1 0.9%
35th percentile
State/Local 1 0.9%

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

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
71.43%
32nd percentile
Takers: 98
Passed: 70
vs State Avg +2.1%
Ultimate Pass Rate
93.0%
53rd percentile
Takers: 100
Passed: 93
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
69.29%
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 $75,000
14th percentile
25th Percentile $60,000
11th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $59,107
10th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at The University of Tulsa College of Law is $57k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $60k 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 $75,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $59,107. 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 58.5% of The University of Tulsa College of Law JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 1.9% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 12.3% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 91.5% 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 71.43%. Within two years, 93.0% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +2.1% 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.