EXHIBIT 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-84333) of Urban Outfitters, Inc. of our report
dated June 28, 2000 relating to the financial statements and financial schedule
of Urban Outfitters 401(k) Savings Plan (known as Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Profit-Sharing Fund prior to July 1, 1999) which appears in this Form 11-K.


Mantas, Ohliger, McGary & Quinn, P.C.
King of Prussia, PA
June 28, 2000