A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    A+
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C
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Tulane University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference
Address
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Website
tulane.edu

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
28%
SAT Range
1230-1410
ACT Range
29-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Tulane University

Cost

Net Price
$32,797/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $29,089/ year
  • $30-48k
    $29,329/ year
  • $49-75k
    $28,989/ year
  • $76-110k
    $31,907/ year
  • $110k+
    $40,636/ year

Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.93 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.94 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Finance
    181 Graduates
  • Marketing
    150 Graduates
  • Psychology
    132 Graduates
  • Communications
    109 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    106 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    105 Graduates
  • Economics
    95 Graduates
  • English
    94 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    90 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,214Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 53 responses
Report
  • Work hard, play hard
    60%
  • Some are really committed, many don't think much
    17%
  • Privileged, apathetic, white
    9%
  • Smart people who want to have a good time
    8%
  • Geniuses with many interests who socialize a lot
    6%

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.121 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.134 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 54 responses
Report
  • Work hard, play hard
    57%
  • Work hard, play harder
    19%
  • Academically challenging
    11%
  • Has something for everyone if you look for it
    7%
  • Play hard, then play and play, then scam the prof.
    4%
  • Ehh
    2%

After Tulane University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
47%
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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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.
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Tulane University is incredible. Besides being located quite perfectly in New Orleans, the school itself is academically challenging and vigorous. The school has a wonderful atmosphere, but my only complaint is towards some students. The majority of students are very wealthy and from the East Coast. I was hoping for more geographic diversity instead of simply hundreds of kids from New York and New Jersey. Regardless, I've met amazing people and professors at Tulane while living in one of the most unbelievable cities in the world. Lucky me!
Tulane University was the most wonderful decision we have ever made. Tulane includes the entire family in the experience. New Orleans is the most welcoming place we have ever been. My daughter graduated in May of 2016 with a Double Major Bachelors, with such joy and a great job waiting for her. Roll Wave!