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Tulane University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

Tulane University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
14%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹64,51,061Out-of-state
Students
7,767Undergraduates
Students per teacher
7Student to faculty

About

The Tulane University of Louisiana (commonly referred to as Tulane University) 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.
Tulane has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1958 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Alumni include 12 governors of Louisiana; 1 Chief Justice of the United States; members of the United States Congress, including a Speaker of the House; 2 Surgeons General of the United States; 23 Marshall Scholars; 18 Rhodes Scholars; 15 Truman Scholars; 155 Fulbright Scholars; 4 living billionaires; and a former President of Costa Rica. Two Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the university.

Admissions planning estimate

14% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 4%–24%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 14.59%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 14.6% (4,077/27,936; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

14 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 32,609
Offered a place 4,559
Enrolled 1,838

40.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1400-1520
4001600
ACT composite31-34
136

What a year costs

₹83,54,875 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹64,51,061
  • Housing₹17,72,309
  • Books & supplies₹1,31,505
Sticker price ₹83,54,875
After aid (average) ₹37,52,489

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹64,51,061
Out-of-state ₹64,51,061

Average aid awarded: ₹48,76,292 a year.

Outcomes and support

92.6%
Retention
86.1%
Graduation
28%
Get financial aid
85%
From out of state

One teacher for every 7 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 64.3%
Hispanic 11.3%
African American 7.3%
Asian 5.6%
Multiracial 5.2%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  3. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Securitybachelor
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Real Estate Developmentbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate13.98%
Total Applicants32609
Admitted Applicants4559
Enrolled Applicants1838
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1400
SAT Composite 75th %1520
ACT Composite 25th %31
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹64,51,061
Out-of-State Tuition₹64,51,061
Average Housing Cost₹17,72,309
Books & Supplies₹1,31,505
Average Net Price₹37,52,489
Students Receiving Aid28%
Average Aid Awarded₹48,76,292
Out-of-State Students85%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.26%
Asian5.59%
Hispanic11.25%
White64.31%
Multiracial5.15%
Native American0.17%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International4.85%
Unknown Race1.33%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate86.14%
Retention Rate92.55%
Student/Faculty Ratio7:1
Total Undergraduates7767

Contact

Street Address6823 Saint Charles Ave
ZIP Code70118
Phone(504) 865-5731
Websitehttps://www.tulane.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/