The University of Tulsa began as Henry Kendall College in 1882 and has developed into a leading private research institution that embraces a liberal arts foundation while preparing students for a lifetime of success. The University of Tulsa was founded in 1894, with over 200 acres across the campus, 1,250 employees, and 243,000 volunteer hours. Led by a strong president, a visionary Board of Trustees and dedicated administrators, The University of Tulsa continues transformative growth that has seen an unprecedented rise into the ranks of the top 100 national universities.