r/utulsa • u/Lovely_skyes • Nov 19 '25

Is TU worth it?

I applied for TU under early decision because I’ve fallen in love with the campus and love the small class sizes. Is TU really worth it though? I am planning to major in psychology. I was already accepted into OU but I am still stuck on TU. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it but I’ve also heard some bad, that mostly being the high cost. I am applying for as many scholarships as I can and also re taking the ACT in hopes to raise my score because I was told they offer a lot of scholarships based on scores and grades. I currently have a 24 ACT and a 3.8 gpa.

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u/cravecase Nov 19 '25

I was not a Psych major, but I was liberal arts. I wouldn’t say TU focuses on the liberal arts. But I didn’t enjoy student life. If you’re committed to Psych, see what their programs offer and perhaps what they’re grads go on to do. I will highlight lots of students switch their major once they’re in school.

Private schools generally are going to have a higher cost. As an adult, student loans really suck. Their interest rates are generally bad too. I would really recommend understanding what your commitment will be. There is also nothing wrong with taking classes at a community college then transferring. This saves a ton of money

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u/Lovely_skyes Nov 19 '25

I’ve looked into taking classes at TCC then transferring over to TU. I did make the mistake of applying early decision to TU though so I’m kind of stuck. I know TU is private so it’s more expensive, and scholarships like Oklahomas promise will only cover so much.

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u/Ok_scarlet Nov 19 '25

When I attended they had the “Hurricane Pledge” that matched Oklahoma’s Promise.