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Tulane University

#1 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1,464 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    A+
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C
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Tulane is a highly rated private university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,487 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Tulane acceptance rate is 26%. Popular majors include Finance, Marketing, and Psychology. Graduating 83% of students, Tulane alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,100.
About Tulane University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference
Address
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Website
tulane.edu
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Tulane University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
26%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1240-1410
ACT Range
29-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$32,515/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,615/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,707/ year
  • $49-75k
    $27,623/ year
  • $76-110k
    $31,240/ year
  • $110k+
    $41,845/ year
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Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.93 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.101 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.101 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Finance
    238 Graduates
  • Marketing
    153 Graduates
  • Psychology
    146 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    145 Graduates
  • Economics
    119 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    99 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    96 Graduates
  • Communications
    87 Graduates
  • English
    75 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,487Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
9%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 59 responses
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  • Work hard, play hard
    56%
  • Some are really committed, many don't think much
    15%
  • Privileged, apathetic, white
    14%
  • Smart people who want to have a good time
    10%
  • Geniuses with many interests who socialize a lot
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.128 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.141 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 61 responses
Report
  • Work hard, play hard
    56%
  • Work hard, play harder
    20%
  • Academically challenging
    10%
  • Has something for everyone if you look for it
    7%
  • Play hard, then play and play, then scam the prof.
    7%
  • Ehh
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.53 responses
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I love Tulane! It certainly is a big party school. Im sure there are other colleges that have bigger parties, but I think what makes Tulane such a party school is the frequency of going out. Typically people go out tuesday-saturday and most people come here knowing its a big party school, so everyone is always down to go out. Also greek life is pretty big here too. The frats are super fun and the sororities are very much tiered.
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Tulane University is an awesome school. I love the fact that I have the chance to take classes across multiple disciplines, and the emphasis on educating the whole person. The focus on public service is truly amazing, and there are a variety of opportunities to get involved with the community. The location is also a huge plus, because New Orleans is a city that is very fun to live in, and the culture is so rich. I love it at Tulane!
Tulane is an incredibly amazing place. It takes a certain person to fall in love with it. Everyone here seems to do everything- acing a test, going to an internship, working on a nonprofit project, then spending the entire night at a party or listening to music downtown, only to wake up early the next morning to run in the park or play on a sports team. You have to be excited and motivated by this high-speed lifestyle, as opposed to stressed or overwhelmed. People do it all- and well. It is a happy and dynamic student body, who is certainly going places. Most importantly, they are interested and passionate. The city is absolutely amazing... you can find anything there, especially when it comes to music! Academics are very strong, teachers, for the most part, push students very hard but positively reward hard work! Caliber differs by department for sure- with political science, English, and foreign language incredibly strong, and math less so. Unfortunately, Bruff (dining hall) sucks.