Tulane University of Louisiana
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About Tulane University of Louisiana
A private, nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane University offers its 13,000 annual enrollees access to roughly 80 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate programs. Tulane has an acceptance rate of 13% and a graduation rate of 86%. Tulane learners can choose from hundreds of student organizations and use the school's 20-plus recreational facilities. Tulane also boasts more than 90 research centers and institutes worldwide.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1340-1500
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards14k
Students enrolled
63%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
61%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Black
9%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
5%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
8,808
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 41% online
Master's 11% online
Doctorate 2% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $54,766 | $54,766 |
Graduate | $59,090 | $59,090 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $16,248 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,380 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,248 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,380 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,764 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $74,594 | $74,594 |
Off-campus without family | $74,594 | $74,594 |
Off-campus with family | $61,730 | $61,730 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
73%
Pell Grant
8%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Sailing
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
French Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Behavior
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Aspects of Health
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Law and Legal Studies (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LL.M., M.S., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Science
BA
MA
DOC
Historic Preservation and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Jewish/Judaic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
22Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Security and Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Economy
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
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