<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of Unit Corporation and Subsidiaries
under cover of Form 10-Q for March 31, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> UNIT CORPORATION
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<FN>
<F1> Accounts Receivable is presented net in the Consolidated Condensed
     Balance Sheet.
<F2> Inventory is presented as a portion of Other Current Assets in
     the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.
</FN>