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Tulane University

Tulane University is a large, private institution located in New Orleans, la. Founded in 1834, Tulane University offers undergraduate degrees in 231 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
8,192 undergraduates
$65,538 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Tulane University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 14.0%
SAT score average 1448
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA 3.70
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
01
50 days away Early Decision date

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January
15
125 days away Application deadline date

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November
15
64 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Tulane University is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Psychology, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $65,538
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,088
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,620
Cost of attendance* $87,446
Average financial aid package $63,086
Estimated cost $24,360 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $65,538
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,088
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,620
Cost of attendance* $87,446
Average financial aid package $63,086
Estimated cost $24,360 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Tulane University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,192, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

13,310

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Tulane University, students love their Community Action Council of Tulane Students (CACTUS), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
5048655000
https://tulane.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Community action council of tulane students (cactus)

Associated student body

Tulane university campus programming (tucp)

Association of club sports (acs)

National pan-hellenic council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Tulane University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Tulane University?

Tulane University is located in New Orleans, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Tulane University? 

The acceptance rate for Tulane University is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Tulane University?

The average high school GPA for Tulane University students was 3.70.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Tulane University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Tulane University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $349,784.

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