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Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the New Orleans, LA metro with 8,077 students and a 14% acceptance rate.

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private nonprofit · City, large · 8,077 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · American Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 10

Admission rate

14%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,448

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

31–33

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$39,949

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

86%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

94%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$63,268

10 years after entry

Students

8,077

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026December 15, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 10, 2026January 10, 2027
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		January 15, 2027February 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027April 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admission.tulane.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$16,126
$30,001–48,000$18,041
$48,001–75,000$20,149
$75,001–110,000$28,207
Over $110,000$56,667

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreTulane University of Louisiana courseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 1210 (4 c.h.)
Calculus BC4MATH 1210 and 1220 (8 c.h.)
Biology4CELL 1500 (3 c.h.)
Chemistry4CHEM 1070 / CHEM 1075 (4 c.h.)
United States History4HISU 1420 (3 c.h.)
Psychology4PSYC 1000 (3 c.h.)
Computer Science A4CPST 2200 (3 c.h.)
Macroeconomics4ECON 1020 (3 c.h.)
Show all 33 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 1210 (4 c.h.)
Calculus BC4MATH 1210 and 1220 (8 c.h.)
Biology4CELL 1500 (3 c.h.)
Biology5
EBIO 1010 / EBIO 1015 (4 c.h.) and choose CELL…EBIO 1010 / EBIO 1015 (4 c.h.) and choose CELL 1010 (3 c.h.) or CELL 1500 / CELL 1505 (4 c.h.)
Chemistry4CHEM 1070 / CHEM 1075 (4 c.h.)
Chemistry5CHEM 1070 / CHEM 1075 and CHEM 1080 / CHEM 1085 (8 c.h.)
United States History4HISU 1420 (3 c.h.)
Psychology4PSYC 1000 (3 c.h.)
Computer Science A4CPST 2200 (3 c.h.)
Macroeconomics4ECON 1020 (3 c.h.)
Microeconomics4ECON 1010 (3 c.h.)
Environmental Science4EENS 1300 / EENS 1305 (4 c.h.)
European History4HISE 1220 (3 c.h.)
Computer Science Principles4CMPS 1950 (3 c.h.)
Art History4ARHS 1010 (3 c.h.)
Music Theory4MUSC 1000 (3 c.h.)
Art Studio: 2D Design4
ARST 1101 (3 c.h.) Students may consult with Art…ARST 1101 (3 c.h.) Students may consult with Art Department to be considered for ARST 2101 credit.
Art Studio: 3D Design4ARST 1490 (4 c.h.)
Art Studio: Drawing4
ARST 1101 (3 c.h.) Students may consult with Art…ARST 1101 (3 c.h.) Students may consult with Art Department to be considered for ARST 2101 credit.
Chinese Language and Culture4ASTC 2030 (4 c.h.)
Comparative Government and Politics4POLC 2300 (3 c.h.)
English Language or Literature4ENGL 1010 (4 c.h.)
French Language or Literature4FREN 2030 (4 c.h.)
French Language or Literature5FREN 3150 (3 c.h.)
German Language and Culture4GERM 2030 (4 c.h.)
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 2030 (4 c.h.)
Japanese Language and Culture4ASTJ 2030 (4 c.h.)
Latin4
LATN 2030 (4 c.h.) If both exams are passed with…LATN 2030 (4 c.h.) If both exams are passed with scores of 4 and above LATN 2030 and LATN 3070 (7 c.h.)
Mathematics - Statistics4MATH 1010 (3 c.h.)
Physics 1 - Algebra Based4
PHYS 1210 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for…PHYS 1210 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1310 .
Physics 2 - Algebra Based4
PHYS 1220 (4 c.h.) Credits will not be awarded…PHYS 1220 (4 c.h.) Credits will not be awarded for PHYS 1220 and PHYS 1320 .
Physics B - Algebra and Trigonometry4
PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1220 (8 c.h.) Credit will not…PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1220 (8 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1310 , or PHYS 1220 and PHYS 1320 .
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 1320 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for…PHYS 1320 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for PHYS 1220 and PHYS 1320 .
Physics C: Mechanics4
PHYS 1310 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for…PHYS 1310 (4 c.h.) Credit will not be awarded for PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1310 .
Political Science - U.S. Government4POLA 2100 (3 c.h.)
Spanish - Language or Literature4SPAN 2030 (4 c.h.)

Source: catalog.tulane.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Finance304
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other172
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other150
Marketing/Marketing Management135
Neuroscience109
Business Administration and Management109
Speech Communication and Rhetoric104
Political Science and Government87
Show the other 53 majors
International Business/Trade/Commerce56
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics55
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology55
International Relations and Affairs47
Design and Visual Communications40
Architecture35
Sociology31
Political Economy30
Environmental Studies29
English Language and Literature29
Biology/Biological Sciences29
Mathematics28
History26
Philosophy25
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology23
Real Estate Development23
Anthropology23
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering21
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics19
Health and Wellness16
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching15
Chemical Engineering15
Development Economics and International Development14
Music13
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other13
Exercise Science and Kinesiology13
Fine/Studio Arts12
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other9
Social Sciences8
Legal Studies8
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
Linguistics7
Biochemistry6
Film/Cinema/Media Studies5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance5
Computer Programming, Specific Applications5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other5
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4
Physics4
Latin American Studies3
Jewish/Judaic Studies3
Chemistry3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Geology/Earth Science2
French Language and Literature2
African Studies2
Asian Studies/Civilization1
Russian Language and Literature1
Dance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Tulane University of Louisiana ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Sailing, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Sailing

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

32% of men in fraternities · 54% of women in sororities · 46% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

966,230 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Nearest hub airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20

Elevation

1 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

46°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

106 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,380 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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