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Tulane University

#1 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
  • 4 Year
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1,500 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    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 6,716 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Tulane acceptance rate is 21%. Popular majors include Finance, Health Professions, and Business. Graduating 83% of students, Tulane alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,800.
    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
    21%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1330-1490
    ACT Range
    30-33
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $33,886/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $33,035/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    76%

    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.110 responses
    56%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.110 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Finance
      238 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      157 Graduates
    • Business
      154 Graduates
    • Marketing
      153 Graduates
    • Psychology
      146 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
    6,716Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,155
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    8%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 68 responses
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    • Work hard, play hard
      50%
    • Some are really committed, many don't think much
      15%
    • Privileged, apathetic, white
      13%
    • Smart people who want to have a good time
      13%
    • Geniuses with many interests who socialize a lot
      7%
    • Diverse
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
    Poll
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.137 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.150 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 70 responses
    Report
    • Work hard, play hard
      53%
    • Work hard, play harder
      21%
    • Academically challenging
      10%
    • Has something for everyone if you look for it
      6%
    • Play hard, then play and play, then scam the prof.
      6%
    • Caring
      1%
    • Ehh
      1%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $61,700/ 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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    Tulane University Reviews

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    While visiting everyone was very friendly and made for an incredible stay. I think for people planning to apply, there is a good chance they will get a clear idea if they visit. My visit showed me a lot about the university and made it clear to me that this was the perfect fit for me! I am so excited to be attending the school, many of the people I have met that will be in my class are very friendly and incredibly intelligent. There is also a lot of girls which is so cool! I love the liberal and open environment of the campus!
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    There have been many changes in the program focus and organizational changes. They are cancelling the Houston based program which reduces flexibility for Houston students and confidence in the alumni association and future accessibility to continued education. The team in Houston has been great and very responsive, but have had multiple issues getting responses and help from the New Orleans campus financial aid office and business school information.
    The best thing about Tulane for me is the flexibility. Teachers and administrators will work really hard to help you accomplish your goals, even if they're out of the ordinary. With about 7000 undergrads (and growing) it's a good size and most classes are pretty small, allowing you to build relationships with your professors. It's also flexible in the sense that you can be as involved on campus and school-spirited as you like or you can run around exploring the city and both are completely acceptable. I tend to spend my time off campus because New Orleans has a fantastic, youthful energy and great alternative culture. Because the student body is so varied and people are off doing their own thing, sometimes it feels apathetic. For instance there has been a movement going on campus since 2009 to get fair pay for the workers in the dining hall, but the organizers have had a really hard time getting any kind of solidarity from the students.