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Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · City · 7,767 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Nov 1 · Early Decision I (binding) · in 30 days
Checked Sep 2026 · admission.tulane.edu
$39,949
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
88%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$63,268
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
14%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the historic Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Tulane University is a distinguished private research institution renowned for its top-tier programs in public health, business, biomedical engineering, and environmental law. Tulane sets itself apart as the first major research university to mandate community service as a graduation requirement, fostering a collaborative student body deeply dedicated to civic engagement and local impact. The campus culture is vibrant and high-spirited, seamlessly integrating rigorous academics with the rich musical, culinary, and festive traditions of its host city.

Wikipedia:The Tulane University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University School of Law and the Tulane University School of Medicine are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.

Location
New Orleans, LA, 70118-5698 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$68,678
Housing & food (on campus)$18,868
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$98,652
Average net price$39,949
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$68,678
Housing & food (on campus)$18,868
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$98,652
Average net price$39,949
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,126
$30–48k
$18,041
$48–75k
$20,149
$75–110k
$28,207
$110k+
$56,667
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$19,636
Share of first-years who get one28%
Source: Tulane University of Louisiana's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
88%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
79%
Back for yr 2
93%
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
87% graduated · 10% transferred · 3% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,220
10 yrs after entry$63,268
Debt
Median at graduation$20,500
Monthly payment$217
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$34k
90th percentile$42,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
14%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1448
R 700–750 · M 700–770
ACT midpoint
32
Comp 31–34 · E 31–35 · M 27–33
SAT middle 50%: 1400–1520
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Decision I
Nov 1 2026
binding in 30 days
If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Early Action
Nov 10 2026
in 39 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Early Decision II
Jan 15 2027
binding in 105 days
A later Early Decision round: if admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Regular Decision
Jan 15 2027
in 105 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · admission.tulane.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Tulane University of Louisiana: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Tulane University of Louisiana's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
7 : 1
Pell grant
10%
First-gen
18%
Family income
$64,959
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Sailing
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,220
After 10 yrs
$63,268
Finance and Financial Management Services288
Business Administration, Management and Operations203
Research and Experimental Psychology194
Marketing174
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other161
Communication and Media Studies145
Political Science and Government139
Neurobiology and Neurosciences118
Economics115
English Language and Literature, General67
International Business67
Sociology64
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences57
International Relations and National Security Studies55
Computer Science52
Philosophy47
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2.3B
Full-time faculty
69%
Faculty salary
$13,243/mo
Teaching spend
$37,362
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$276M research spending · 187 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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