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Most of the student body are from the North east of the U.S. and of an age range of 17ish to maybe early 30s. It is the students from 17ish to the mid 20s at most that will get the most so called help. I found NO wish to have people of other backgrounds to mix, OR have students of other years/time at the school to aid other students in a REAL way. Many students have a sink or swim feeling and a blind unknown feeling of what to do OR how to find help with the things they want/need or should do.

The diversity is awesome - there aren't many cliques left over from high school and you can learn a ton from hanging out with people from all over the country.

there are students from everywhere at tulane so its hard to say. a lot of northeastern students. not as many louisiana studetnts as one might think. i loved being able to meet people from all over the country and it is one of my favorite things about tulane. there is no clear political stand for the enitire student body, it is very diverse in the sense of geography and political views and all that but not so much racially or soci-economically. i mean, its not a cheap school!!

Tulane might as well be a mini-Long Island. Majority of its students are from Long Island, South Florida, and the suburbs of Chicago. Be prepared for rich kids with an interest in fashion, both guys and girls! Upper/middle class financial backgrounds are the most prevalent on Tulane's campus. Students are not afraid to flaunt their money...those who have it spend like they have it. Designer jeans, sunglasses, bags, and shoes are the norm.

Very involved students. Students who are anti-social may feel out of place, as Tulanians are always out and about. Drinking is a big part of many students nightlife, but certainly not all. I know many people who don't drink and are not pressured to.

Very clickish. Highly involved in greek life or organizations of that nature. Overall, they are good people.

You will find people from all over the country and all over the world, but generally everyone is middle, upper-middle, and upper-class suburban kids, and very often from the North-East, Mid-West, or Louisiana. There are all different types of people though, and most everybody is really friendly. Students tend to be very politically active, and the campus is definitely a liberal campus, not that there aren't a few conservatives, it is a southern school after all. Many students are very concerned with making their fortune after school, and others are clearly there to find a husband. But for the most part people are just passionate about their hard work and major studies.

I don't think a student CAN feel out of place at Tulane. It's a radically eclectic place. I take that back. Most of the student body at Tulane has money. This means that some nights I didn't get to go out while other kids did. It wasn't socially crippling, though. There's a ton of stuff to do on campus and we still had fun. I think that different types of students interact well. I think that this is partially owed to the party atmosphere of Tulane. We're not divisive or elitest. Everyone parties together and in a cafeteria - eclectic groups sit together.

As far as Tulane goes, there are kids that are on extreme financial aid and then extremely rich Northeasterners, without much in between. However, most rich kids aren't stuck up, although sometimes they don't realize that they are alienating their less-than-wealthy classmates, like by routinely going out to dinner or by continually opting for the top shelf liquor and beer, when other kids can't quite afford to do that all the time. Everyone gets along, and I routinely hang out with kids who in high school would be classified as jocks, nerds, preppy, Emo and everything else you can think of. Everyone has a good sense of humor, and can take jesting in stride, and if they can't, they usually don't have very many friends. In class, kids wear whatever, I have a friend who wears his pajamas to class and another friend who is dressed like Jackie-O for our 8 a.m. class. Tulane is welcoming of all races, sexual orientations and religions, and there is a strong Jewish population, with more than 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body being Jewish, earning Tulane the nickname "Jewlane." Tulane students are all different, but the common theme is definitely high intelligence and a love of drinking and partying.

Tulane is a northern school located in the south. Don't expect to be surrounded by southern accents. Many students are from the east coast and many students are very preppy. NO ONE wears pajamas or sweatpants to class. Girls also typically are considered to be "slutty" and guys get around too, but this is not true for everyone.

The student body is changing, but it is still predominantly white and rich/upper middle class, as can be expected at almost every private college ever. The political trend is towards apathy or centrist positions, though vocal advocation for both Barack Obama and Ron Paul was fairly common last year. The stereotype goes that Tulane students are either from Texas or New Jersey, and the general trend holds true. The trend towards Greek life is huge on campus, and that affects (worsens?) the student body, but the student body is over 5,000, so it's not hard to avoid people one doesn't like.

There are many different racial and religious groups on campus. However most students seem to come from well-to-do families. I feel a student who is not open to experiencing new cultures and ideas, does not like to party (it's a part of the New Orleans culture), or does not have the money to take advantage of exploring the city, would feel out of place at Tulane. Students dress nicely (shorts, polos, dresses) rather than wear sweat pants and comfortable clothes to class. Rain boots are also very popular due to the amount of rain New Orleans receives. Different types of students do interact with each other, inside and outside the classroom. Students are politcally aware, especially being in New Orleans. Many politicians visit the University. Students so talk about how much they will earn one day. Business majors are known to sign with companies before they graduate, and many students continue their studies onto medical or law school.

Tulane is a pretty diverse place, it depends on how you look at it. It is basically a Northern student population placed in the deep south. Not to say that there aren't kids from ALL over the US, but there's a lot of kids from NY and DC area. Students here generally are more on the wealthy side, because let's face it - it's not cheap to go to Tulane, even with a good scholarship. However, not everyone is very wealthy, some more than others and people definitely don't flaunt it very much. Politically, Tulane is very active. This past year we had Barack Obama (!) speak in our gym and we were able to go for free! And later on we had Bill Clinton come and speak on behalf of Hillary also. From my perspective, I believe that Tulane is predominately for Obama this election but there could definitely be a counter position on that.

Great mix of people from every corner of the country. If you want a person from Seattle, LA, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Dallas on your floor, then this is the place for you. Something like 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students come from over 500 miles, although I'll admit that most come from NY or Boston, or the North East in General.

There is diversity but not a lot of diversity. Most African American students are student athletes. There are very few others but mainly because Tulane is historically so white that not a lot of bright African American students apply. There are Asian students, Hispanic students, students from all over the United States and for Latin America and Asia. Most groups are not cliques, but there are a few. Lots of people do love to party and drink, and lots of freshmen go overboard and get into trouble with this sort of thing. After all, no one needs a fake ID in New Orleans. There is political and social activism, especially on the subject of rebuilding New Orleans. SAFER is an AmeriCorps group here building and rebuilding and repairing houses and doing everything they can for people here. However, a plurality of people are somewhat apathetic. The politics lean left. Obama is definitely the most popular candidate here, but there are people of all political persuasions: left, right, centrist, socialist, imperialist, you name it.

Lots, lots, lots of different people. You won't find this kind of a mix at many other colleges. Beyond the student body, New Orleans is a one of a kind place to meet people and connections. Anyone who posits that the student body here is homogenous can't admit that they don't try to meet new people, and they should go look at Duke's or Emory's campus. Sometimes people will self-segregate, but this occurs anywhere.

Tulane should interview people before accepting them. Many of the students do not seem like they are qualified to be at a school with Tulane's reputation. A minority of students are very intelligent and do care about school, however. Most students just care about their social lives and the way they look.

Tulane is not very diverse. The only black students are on the football team. Therefore, there aren't a lot of interactions between different groups. A lot of students could feel out of place here. We're mostly white and preppy. Most students (girls) wear designer jeans and a cute top or a dress to class. Guys wear jeans/shorts and polos. One way in which we are diverse is in where people are from. A lot of people are from Texas and Louisiana, but my best friends are from New York, Florida, Kentucky, Oregon, and Illinois. We're from all over. Most students are pretty rich. Walking past four BMWs in a row isn't surprising. I'd say over all most students aren't very politically involved. Politics don't come up much.

There are a few main subpopulations at Tulane: the artsy crowd, the overstudious crowd that don't show their faces at night, and everyone else. The latter is diverse in itself, but most people like to have a good time. Something like 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the school is Jewish, about half the students are from wealthy families, and a good percentage of the girls are extremely spoiled. There's plenty of places to find work if you don't carry Daddy's credit card wherever you go, however. Tulane's fairly liberal and laid-back. Lot of students are from the Northeast, and the rest are Southern.

Very white population. A lot of people come off rich (I don't know if they are or not) but overall, most people surprise me with how hard they work.

I feel like peolpe are pretty closed minded about varying sexual preferences and race, which is very frustrating. I don't think anyone would necessarily feel out of place, EVERY type of person goes here, but some people are closed minded which you realize after engaging in conversation with them.

The student that would feel out of place at Tulane would be one that is from a middle to lower class background, or minority descent, etc. Tulane is very stereotypical in that many of the students have parents who write them a check for tuition and anything else they think they may want. They want maids to come clean their rooms and do their laundries and have a hard time adjusting to college life and independence. The large White, Jewish, and affluent population does not stop Tulane from offering a number of campus activities and organizations that cater to every demographic and cause. There is just an overhanging cloud of how small of a drop you are in the larger bucket, though.

I definitely wish that there was more diversity on campus. In terms of religion, there is a very large Jewish population at Tulane, much larger than anyone would ever find in the real world (unless they were on Long Island). There also seems to be a definite racial divide; interactions between black and white students are, unfortunately, not as frequent as they should be. I would say, however, that there is a wide range of socioeconomic statuses and different political opinions on campus.

I can't lie about this section. I have some issues with Tulane's student body. I was the president of the Multicultural club in my high school, so I obviously embrace other cultures and personal ideologies. Tulane is almost entirely white people. Many of them are wealthy, or at least they aren't hurting for money. There are some black students, most of whom only associate with each other. There is an Eastern Asian population, but they too stick together. We have a small Indian group of students, and - you guessed it - they only hang out with each other. I have a Turkish friend who is a Freshman, and he and two other girls are the only Turkish people at Tulane. There is diversity, but whether or not that diversity exceeds paper and statistics is another question. There are lots of multicultural things to do around campus, but turnout is low (not any lower than other events, though). There doesn't seem to be any overt racism or anything, but you can tell that there are differences. Different races tend to hang out together and people from certain socio-economic backgrounds hang out together. Of course, these cliques may be a result of the different organizations people become affiliated with, as well. Fraternities and Sororities tend to have wealthier students, and the various cultural groups will of course attract that culture or race. Personally, I am active in many different groups and I do not hold myself to any sort of "clique" or group. I have some very good friends in Theater, and I always perform in the Indian Association's dance events. I attend Green Club meetings and the Vietnamese Association functions. There is no reason that anyone should feel isolated from other groups, and I don't isolate myself from them. I don't judge, and neither does anyone else. It is just personal preference, and most of the students at Tulane tend to prefer to socialize with specific groups. I don't find this much different to my high school, to tell you the truth. I don't want to paint too terrible a picture, of course. This is not the only way things work. You will undoubtedly become close with your dormmates, whoever they are. I dated an Egyptian and one of my best friends is half Vietnamese and half Chinese. There aren't any social restrictions, and no one will look down on you if you associate with people who are - dare I say - unlike you. Otherwise, Tulane students are pretty relaxed. It is more liberal than conservative, though the conservative students do have their organizations, as well. There is a place for everyone at Tulane, that is for sure.

Students at Tulane are largely tolerant and free thinking. There has been only one glaring exception to this rule of thumb for me, and I hope that there won't be another. Regardless, I'd say that most Tulane students are fun to have around, there are very few that are mean or malicious in any way. Some people have stereotyped the students at Tulane as party goers, and it is true that many of them go out drinking or go to frat parties, but in my experiences they are (mostly) studious enough to see to their classes as well, and to balance their work with their play.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO HERE! There's seriously something for everybody. Do you like ultimate frisbee? We have a club for that. Dance? Club for that. Comic books? Video games? Sports? Bicycling? We've got it all. And everyone on Tulane's campus is (for the most part) really willing to meet you. I don't have an "enemy" here. A lot of them are "rich northerners" which for me is a little bit of a problem because I come from a poorer background ,but for the most part we're all from everywhere and we all get along.

as far as my experience on campus goes, everyone at tulane is pretty tolerant and accepting. all religions are accepted, although you will hear the occasional joke or two. as far as racial relations, there tends to be self-segragation between whites and blacks, but theres not animosity and with very little effort it is easily breached. some student get dressed nicely for class, some go like slobs. really anything goes at tulane. its pretty diverse and everyone just does there own thing.

A lot of Jewish students attend Tulane. A lot of people with money attend and people that don't have a lot of money do not exactly feel at home on this campus. If you do not party you won't fit in. The men usually do not get along too well with the girls.

There's a lot of geographic diversity here at Tulane; there are students from all over the country, and many from here in Louisiana as well.

Tulane has an interesting makeup of students. New Orleans has a very active and large Hillel.

Being in New Orleans, you might think there would be a fair amount of diversity on campus. Not true. The majority of the population are rich white kids from California, Florida, or New York. I am here on a significant scholarship, and I come from a family of lower socio-economic status. I enjoy reading, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and going out dancing at clubs occasionally. I feel VERY out of place here. I cannot keep up with the alcohol-based social life here- I can't afford it, and I'm not interested in it. To sum it up, one of the girls on my floor was telling her roommate that Obama was coming to speak here, and she said "Aren't they looking for him?! Does the president know about this?!"

Tulane is known for being geographically diverse. While there are far fewer local (New Orleans or Louisiana) students than you'd expect, a disproportionate amount come from the Northeast, particularly New York and Connecticut (myself included). Socio-economic status is rather high for the most part, though you will find normal people here and there, especially because Tulane is so big on financial aid. Most Tulane students seem very apathetic when it comes to political or societal issues, except for the Jewish community, which is very strong and very active. Also I have always found a real problem with gender relations on campus. The exploitative "Girls Gone Wild" culture is really pushed on a lot of people, whether they like it or not. People I've known who have tried to get involved with feminism groups or date-rape awareness campaigns have been openly ridiculed and ostracized by a large portion of the student body.

Students here are generally ambitious and goal oriented but like to have fun too. A lot of students have money but many don't as well so I'd say we're fairly diverse and to think that Tulane is just a bunch of rich kids who want to party their asses off is a misconception, though if you want to pursue such a lifestyle its certainly available. Students come to Tulane from all over the US and the world which is one of the more interesting aspects of the school. Also for a southern school we seem to have a large jewish student population and have very active jewish student organizations. Also there seems to be a very large amount of pre-med students who seem to study the most out of all of us. Politically we're all over the map which can be demonstrated by having speakers such as President Clinton, Anne Coulter, and Barack Obama all in the same year.

There are a ton of groups on campus if you want to get active in anything, but students don't have to participate in any. Most students focus on school and fun, though.

No one really cares about other peoples race or religion or anything like that, and are much more concerned with making sure they look good when they go out. Everyone studies hard during the day but goes out and upholds in all the debauchery one can handle at night.

There are great people everywhere in the world. Most of them are not cool. Tulane is no exception.

Our student body is very geographically diverse. We have students from every state and quite a few countries. One of my friends is from Albania, another from California, and another from the Philippines. As a group, we are very accepting of different backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. I would say we're quite liberal. Most students just wear whatever is comfortable to class. I wouldn't say we look ill-kempt, but we don't dress up like many other Southern universities. Most students are from Louisiana, and many are from the Northeast (mainly New Jersey). We also have a lot of students from Texas. Students are generally middle class, sometimes upper middle class. It's rare to find a student who is filthy rich and pays all their tuition. Our students are extremely politically active. During a recent visit by Barack Obama, the line to get in the arena stretched blocks away 2 hours before the doors even opened. Students are predominately democrats, with quite a few republicans, and an above-average amount of libertarians. Most students are fairly moderate about their beliefs while probably leaning somewhat to the left. Students are often worried about how much they'll make or how they'll find a job when they graduate, but most have no trouble.

Students who enjoy Tulane are pro-active about their social lives. If you're antisocial, Tulane is definitely not the place for you. However, it is ridiculously easy to meet people on this campus if you put yourself out there. If you don't know people directly, you have mutual friends and at least know OF them, so the campus feels friendly and familiar.

One of the things I love most about Tulane is the wide variety of students here. When I talk to my friends at other schools, most of the students at their schools are from the state the college is located in. However, all of the 50 states are represented here and none of my friends are from the same state. I think this brings such an interesting mix of people and I am able to learn so many different perspectives about the world.

Tulane is a very relaxed campus. Come April, everyone is in shorts, tanks, and t's trying to escape the heat, going to class in the least constricting thing possible. Students sunbathe on the quads, have barbeques on the lawns, and generally just chill during the moments not spent in class. Given that it's a private school, most of the students are white, middle/upper class. We have a spectrum of political organizations (New Orleans is a Liberal pocket in conservative Louisiana), and a whole lot of feminist/LGBT events. Newcomb College was the all-female counterpart of Tulane University that was just recently made into the Newcomb Institute for women. We also have on campus one of the most well known Women's Research Centers in the south: Newcomb Center for Research on Women. That means annual productions of the Vagina Monologues and frequent female speakers (we recently had Suzie "sexpert" Bright and Michelle Tea come and speak/hang out with classes).

Lazy students would feel out of place at Tulane. People who don't get their work done will not make it here. You have to work, then play. There is no room for slackers. Most people wear jeans and a t-shirt to class. Some people wear workout clothes, others dresses. It varies. Yes, all different types of students interact. There are no racial, religious, etc. issues at Tulane. Four tables: Super involved over achievers, Greeks, athletes, and people who will probably not be coming back next year. Most Tulane students are from up north (Chicago, New Jersey, etc.). Most Tulane students are upper, middle class. No, students are not politically aware. Tulane is like a little bubble; most students are very apathetic. Most students are predominantly center. Students do not talk about how much they will make one day!!!

Tulane is definitely majority white. the minority population is mostly made of athletes. people are generally accepting of different religions and sexual orientations.

Tulane is very, very white. There is little racial diversity and very little mixing among the races that are here. I've heard from LGBT students that they get a lot of slurs thrown at them and are occasionally harrassed. Many students wear very sloppy clothes to class, but some like to dress up a little more. Tulane students are from all parts of the country, with heavy presence from the Northeast and the South. They are generally upper middle class. Some Tulane students are politically aware and there is a spectrum of view from the far right to the far left.

the students are pretty diverse and welcoming to all

rich kids from the northeast dominate the school. there is very little counterculture, which forces me to consistently interact with people i dont really feel i fit in with, but i have made due so far. some kids go out every night, and some kids never go out. the greek community is full of stereotypes.

Everyone starts out pre-med, then changes their mind. Campus is not very diverse, but students are generally accepting and friendly to all. In fact, one of the main attractions I think is that everyone here is really outgoing and engaging.

There are some very conservative people at this school, and i have had some problems with homophobia but that is the case in the world unfortunately and i think its best to not be sheltered from it. Most people are open minded and really cool, i wouldn't say that there are groups here because everyone is pretty chill. Mostly everyone is rich. There is a ton of diversity in this city, but on campus as far as socio-economic diversity is concerned, there is almost none. There are people from all over the world who go to school here, but i have not met anyone who is not at least middle class.

People wearing pajamas to class is not uncommon. I feel completely comfortable going in gym shorts and a t-shirt. I think you will find that the different Greek organizations kind of keep to themselves. There are definitely cliques within Greek life, which is unfortunate. Tulane has a lot of kids from the east coast, a lot from Texas and Louisiana, and the rest are scattered all about. People are very wealthy. I think you'll see a lot of left-leaning political groups, but they may just be more vocal than the right groups.

-I don't think any student would feel uncomfortable coming here. -Students either wear regular clothing and some go in sweats or pajamas and stuff like that. -All types of students interact with each other. -Most Tulane students are from the North.

Some people jokingly call Tulane Jewlane but the truth is there are people from all over. Generally students are pretty well off though.