The University of Tulsa is a private, independent, doctoral-degree-granting institution whose mission reflects these core values: excellence in scholarship, dedication to free inquiry, integrity of character, and commitment to humanity. The university achieves its mission by educating men and women of diverse backgrounds and cultures to:

• become literate in the sciences, humanities and arts
• think critically and write and speak clearly
• succeed in their professions and careers
• behave ethically in all aspects of their lives
• welcome the responsibility of citizenship, service and leadership in a changing world
• acquire the skills and appetite for lifelong learning