About Tulane University of Louisiana

Founded in 1834, Tulane University of Louisiana. is a Private college. Located in Louisiana, which is a city setting in Louisiana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,924 full time undergraduate students, and 4,657 full time graduate students.

The Tulane University of Louisiana Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 8:1. There are 715 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Tulane University of Louisiana include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate25%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1240-1410
ACT Range29-32

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,53% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 6 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

97% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 83% were in the top quarter, and 52% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Tulane University of Louisiana.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
54%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
44%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
62%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
3%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
77%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
1%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
22%
“There might be people who do”
60%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
54%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
44%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
62%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
3%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
77%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
1%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
22%
“There might be people who do”
60%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Tulane University of Louisiana REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    125 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    93 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    131 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    132 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    132 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    130 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    130 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    133 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Tulane University of Louisiana?

52 Students rated Tulane University of Louisiana

Malini - 08/14/2023

Concerning academics, I felt that Tulane has a strong STEM program, especially for neuroscience majors. The professors are enthusiastic, the course material is challenging, and the exams are made to be difficult to ensure that only dedicated students remain in the program. However, Tulane diverts most of its funding towards the Business school, and STEM students are relegated to old labs, facilities, lecture halls, and study spaces. Additionally, Tulane demands too much of the STEM professors, which decreases the amount of time they are available to students.

Anna - 12/30/2022

Tulane's medium size makes it easy to access the many resources and opportunities available on campus. Some intro class professors are not ideal, but as students advance further into their major, most professors are extremely accessible and genuinely want to see their students succeed. Tulane attracts students from all over the country with diverse interests.

Samantha - 03/11/2022

Not sure

savannah - 11/17/2021

It’s a school that cares more about getting more students than caring about the students they have.

Tulane University of Louisiana FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Tulane University of Louisiana?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Tulane University of Louisiana is 25%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics are extremely tough, but you learn a lot.

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  3. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to be sure that you make visits to the schools you think you want to be at. If at all possible, take advantage of the "over night" program. It's important to feel and observe what goes on in the classes as well as in the dorms and the social life of each school. I'm a perfect example of that. I was admitted to a college in Pennsylvania as an above average student from high school. I did visit the college but never stayed over to experience all the "business" and such of that college. By the time the end of the first semester was near, I had fallen well below a 2.0. Now I don't know if it was because of the courses , the teachers, the lack of student life, or that I was living in a valley of Pennsylvania ( I grew up on the Atlantic Ocean). But all I know is that I researched Tulane more closly for it's student life as well as the majors offered and its geographic position . Wow , what a difference ; 3.7

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates were smart, fun, and interesting people mostly, though many have lived sheltered lives.

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  5. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I absolutely love being at Tulane. I immensely enjoy being in the city of New Orleans and I feel a sense of community and belonging not only to the school but to the city as a whole. I find that Tulane is just the right size. It seems like a fairly small school, but this breeds a sense of community throughout the student body without making students feel restricted in the way they spend their time and in who they spend their time with. There is never a shortage of on campus or off campus events, and the culture in New Orleans is one that enables students to engage in a variety of activities and it ensures a unique experience for everyone willing to open themselves up to new ideas.

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  6. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Tulane is big in public service. Everyone is required hours of service each year.

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  7. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes but the same stereotypes exist and are accurate at the majority of colleges. It's up to you if you involve yourself in these aspects.

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  8. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    like to party smart rich

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's in the city with the highest crime rate of 2008.

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  10. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Coming into Tulane, I was given quite a few impressions, either pertaining to the school, itself, or the city surrounding it. My boyfriend here is Jewish. His best friend is Jewish. Her best friend is Jewish. I think you get the idea. Last time I checked, about a third of the student population would identify themselves as Jewish. So what does this cause? If nothing else, we have a very active campus Hillel and many students that walk around wh the assuption that one third of the people they'll run into on any given day are Jewish. And that's probably pretty accurate. One guy in my class even customized "Jewlane" shirts, in the same style as our school's classic green shirts with the white "Tulane" lettering (with a marked three-letter difference, of course). In addition, I've found that our "Only in New Orleans, Only at Tulane" motto is particularly appropriate to describe the party scene. Sure, there are crazy parties at every college, but c'mon - it's New Orleans. And I think it's safe to say the scene here is unlike that of any other school. The school tends to have a reputation for kids with bad livers who never stop partying, and while you're sure to run into some of those, there are plenty of students who absain AND STILL have a social life. Parties are fun and, provided you remember them, will give you material for great stories to tell at other parties, but if it's not your scene, it's all too easy to avoid. I have plenty of friends here who don't drink and they still have a great time. If you can get bored in New Orleans, you're probably going well of your way to do so. The only other false impression I was given is that the school is very diverse. I can hear one of my friends here say from time to time, "I miss black people." Sure, we have diversity, but like many schools in the US, I'm one of many, many white kids. However, if I were to list some of my best friends here I could tell you that one is a bisexual swing dancer from Idaho, another is a Puerto Rican girl from Jacksonville, Florida, who boasts a very colorful condom collection, a girl from Ohio who spent the last 2 years in Mexico, a musical theatre pre-med with what is possibly the cutest southern accent ever, and another is my boyfriend, who is from a tiny Jewish high school in Mercer Island, Washington. I have yet to meet someone here from my hometown. Even if you can't see variegated skin tones wherever you go, the different socio-economic backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints that coalesce at Tulane is sure to provide one with stimulating conversation and experiences that you can find "only in New Orleans, only at Tulane."

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very student friendly as there is always help available for difficult homework, and all of the students are friendly and willing to assist you in any way, shape, or form; it's a wonderful feeling to be so welcomed.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Tulane is that the school is in New Orleans. The city has a unique culture that offers a better education than a classroom can.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Best known for having a rigerous acidemic load, and for being in a really fun city new orleans

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  14. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A well balanced person: work hard ,play hard mentality is best.

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  15. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known about the overall lack of transportation around the city. I knew there was a streetcar, but I quickly learned that it was unreliable and didn't anywhere near a grocery store or drug store. Luckily, I have a car down here so it is not a problem now, but I wish I had known that fact before my freshman year.

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  16. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is very serious and wants to find themselves in an environment where higher thinking is common

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  17. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    If I had to pick one, there wasn't enough study space when I attended Tulane (2008-2012).

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  18. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Most staff member at the school are quite helpful, but students may encounter unecessary bureaucratic manuvers they may have to deal with in housing and dining - do not expect a high standard of service in these areas. Students should have their parents do the liasoning work should they encounter any problems with these departments. Also, as a private institution, students' constitutional rights that they may enjoy in the public sphere may be curbed by the internal judicial and conduct system.

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  19. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    Well, I'm not gonna lie. The football team sucks. And, as I'm the kind of sports fan who mostly likes teams when they are winning (thats easy to be in Boston, a little harder in NOLA) I don't go to football games. But, I love baseball games. The stadium in new and huge and the games are well attended. From what I hear, the basketball games are fun too. I also have friends who play in intramural and rec soccer and basketball teams. Its really easy to get involved in the on-campus sports team if you want to. But, this is no big football school. If you want that, head north to Baton Rouge and look at LSU. Go Tigers!

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  20. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    I loved the campus, faculty, and city

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  21. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    PJ's Coffee is a popular place to meet friends and study.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

7,924

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,657

Total Grad Students

83%

Out-Of-State

12%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

250

Student Organizations

12

Fraternities

10

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
71%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

72% of students attending Tulane University of Louisiana receive some sort of financial aid. 9% were awarded federal grants. While 29% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$51,010

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$13,844

Room and Board

66,054

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,615
$30 - $48K
$18,707
$48 - $75K
$27,623
$75 - $110K
$31,240
$110K & UP
$41,845

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