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Public Associate Good 65/100

Tulsa Community College

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

About Tulsa Community College

Tulsa Community College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It enrolls 12,228 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: tulsacc.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 17.8%
Net Price: $6,288
Median Earnings (10yr): $39,746
Enrollment: 12,228
Student : Faculty: 18:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

65/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 25

Value 79

Affordability 62

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Tulsa Community College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Tulsa Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $6,288 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$6,288

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

36%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

14%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $3,792
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $9,720
Room & Board (off-campus): $13,918
Books & Supplies: $1,929
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,232
Total Cost of Attendance: $12,900

Application fee: $20 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$5,082
$30,001 – $48,000

$5,346
$48,001 – $75,000

$7,112
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,490
Over $110,000

$10,548

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,250

25% percentile

$12,223

Median percentile

$13,250

75% percentile

$23,075

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $8,306 ↓ $3,917

No Pell $6,354 ↓ $5,869

Dependent students $5,500 ↓ $6,723

Independent students $9,500 ↓ $2,723

Female students $8,270 ↓ $3,953

Male students $6,390 ↓ $5,833

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,600, less than completers ($12,223), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

18% of full-time students who enrolled at Tulsa Community College graduate within six years, and 63% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

18%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

63%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Tulsa Community College earn a median of $39,746 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$39,746

Earning > $25K

64%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$32,900

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$45,000

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$33,000

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$40,500

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$43,600

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $12,100, about 27% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 9.7 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 67% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Tulsa Community College is home to 12,228 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 43% are first-generation college students, 61% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

12,228

Part-Time

61%

First-Generation

43%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 45.4% 5,548

Other 19.0% 2,320

Hispanic 17.9% 2,185

Black 8.6% 1,054

Asian 5.1% 621

International 3.1% 373

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Tulsa Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Tulsa, Oklahoma

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

28% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Tulsa Community College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 46 distinct programs across 24 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

9 Programs

Health

Health/Medical Preparatory $62K ($43K–$83K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

4 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Marketing $69K ($50K–$93K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

2 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56K ($40K–$72K)
Nutrition Sciences $60K ($43K–$77K)

2 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Computer/Info Sciences, Other $78K ($56K–$106K)

1 Program

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences $69K ($48K–$92K)

1 Program

Engineering

General Engineering $89K ($73K–$109K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tulsa Community College is 18:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

18:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$4,767

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$15M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$77,084

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

281 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	20	7%	$94,706
Associate Professors	97	35%	$84,239
Assistant Professors	161	57%	$70,911
Instructors	3	1%	$59,508

Pros & Cons of Tulsa Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Tulsa Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Open admissions
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
First-year retention is below typical
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Tulsa Community College is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tulsa Community College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Tulsa Community College.

Is Tulsa Community College hard to get into?

Tulsa Community College has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

What is the acceptance rate at Tulsa Community College?

Tulsa Community College has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Tulsa Community College cost?

The average net price after aid at Tulsa Community College is $6,288 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Tulsa Community College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $39,746 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $6,288 per year. That's roughly 6.3x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Tulsa Community College known for?

Tulsa Community College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Health/Medical Preparatory. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Tulsa Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Tulsa Community College are $39,746, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Tulsa Community College accredited?

Yes. Tulsa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Tulsa Community College?

Tulsa Community College enrolls 12,228 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Tulsa Community College?

Tulsa Community College graduates 18% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Tulsa Community College a public or private college?

Tulsa Community College is a Public institution.

Where is Tulsa Community College located?

Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What programs does Tulsa Community College offer?

Tulsa Community College offers 46 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Health/Medical Preparatory.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Tulsa Community College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tulsa Community College is 18:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.