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Tulsa Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Tulsa Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Tulsa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tulsa Community College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oklahoma is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tulsa Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Tulsa Community College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tulsa Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,445

Cost of attendance at Tulsa Community College in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,845

Cost of attendance at Tulsa Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Tulsa Community College received on average $5,939 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,939
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 809 42% $5,374 $4,347,389
Other Federal Grant 1,099 58% $4,644 $5,103,315
State Grant/Scholarships 447 23% $2,333 $1,042,778
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 878 46% $2,950 $2,590,198
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,471 77% $5,939 $8,736,291

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tulsa Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tulsa Community College students is 25.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.4%.

25.5%

  • asian 33.7% 29 students
  • African American 26.2% 27 students
  • white 24.7% 198 students
  • unknown 30.1% 28 students
  • hispanic 26.0% 50 students
  • International Students 30.8% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 23.8% 53 students

Service Offerings

Tulsa Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tulsa Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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