Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 14.0%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 27,936
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 4,077
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,867
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 46%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 15%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 14%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 700–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 700–770
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 31–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 14% / 31%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $87,004
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $68,678
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $68,678
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- Students with federal loans
- 21%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 86%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 93%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $46,903
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $63,268
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,767
- Graduate students
- 5,118
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 7 : 1
- Women
- 62%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 9.8%
- Full-time faculty
- 69%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Michael A. Fitts
- Main phone
- (504) 865-5000
- Address
- 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 15 |
| Early Action | November 10 | January 10 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor; teacher letters not required but accepted
Testing: SAT/ACT optional; self-reported scores accepted
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: All applicants considered for partial merit awards up to $32,000/year
- NOLA no-loan scholarship for families with AGI under $75,000
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 58.2% (1,209 of 2,077)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 5,842 / 3,158 / 64
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admission.tulane.edu, admission.tulane.edu, commonapp.org, admission.tulane.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.