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Academics
There are many reasons to get excited about Tulane University in New Orleans, like its prized research opportunities, or the way in which “artistic excellence is the norm,” but the biggest refrain from students is the way in which this “competitive school” manages to be “accommodating at the same time.” Enrollees emphasize a “great academic flexibility that allows students to major across schools” on Tulane’s campuses. Equally important, they point to “countless resources” including a frequent willingness “to step in to cover costs so that students don’t miss out on opportunities.” Students are also provided with “success coaching, supplemental instruction sessions, [and] quickly available advising.” But don’t be fooled—Tulane is also known for its academic rigor. As one student confides: “My courses were ALL challenging! Nothing was given; it was earned.”
Tulane also works its “city like no other” location into the curriculum. All first-year students are immersed into local history and culture through the Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar (TIDES). One student’s course used Dungeons & Dragons as a template for learning about “the campus, New Orleans, and each other; we are all now best friends and help each other on a daily basis.” And then there’s just the enrichment of the arts: Tulane “does shows with some of the best jazz musicians in the world” and dance classes offer “live drummers, which allows students to really explore and experience new and unique things.”
Student Body
There are “lots of ambitious, bright young people” at Tulane: “Everyone is interested in working hard and doing well, as well as going out and experiencing New Orleans.” The campus is “very progressive” as well as “predominantly white and very wealthy” and features “clubs celebrating Middle Eastern, Israeli, and Latin American culture.” Students from all walks are united by a friendly camaraderie: “I have never not been able to find a study group, and often the entire class is willing to work together. The only competition is with ourselves, not against each other.” One student is impressed by “how genuinely happy everyone is to be here! The warmth of the students and faculty is unlike anything I have ever seen.” Many would agree: “Tulane is unique because everyone has a strong work ethic, but also knows how to enjoy themselves on the weekend.”
Campus Life
“It doesn’t get better than New Orleans!” exclaims one student, encapsulating the overall vibe. “It’s a gift” or “a dream” for those who spend their free time watching sunsets by the river in Butterfly Park, “shopping at boutiques on Magazine Street,” “eating at Cafe Beignet by Bourbon Street,” and exploring “popular attractions like the French Quarter.” One student lists a handful of festivals, from the well-known Mardi Gras to the Mac N Cheese Fest, and another just estimates that “there are more festivals in New Orleans than there are days of the year.” Overall, “living in a city so cool and rich in history is a gift.”
Of course, students don’t have to leave “the sprawling campus” to have a good time— there’s “a good balance of fun and academics” on site. “When it’s light and warm out (which is very often), so many people will be out on the quads sunbathing.” If the range of activities like WTUL, the on-campus radio station, or TUSTEP, a program for training service dogs, doesn’t catch your eye, “starting clubs [and] joining clubs is straightforward.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admission
210 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA 70118-5680
Phone
504-865-5731
undergrad.admission@tulane.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Amistad Research Center
Newcomb Art Gallery
Reily Recreation Center
Howard Tilton Memorial Library
Yulman Stadium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Audubon Zoo
City Park and The New Orleans Museum of Art
St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street Cars
Aquarium of Americas
National WWII Museum
French QuarterMississippi River
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM
9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
504-865-5731
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 2 tours daily; Sat 1 tour (Fall only)
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
variable; contact Admission Office
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://tulanegreenwave.com/staff-directory
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
New Orleans International Airport is 15 miles from campus. Airport Shuttle Service, taxis, and rental cars are available for the trip from airport to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound/Trailways buses serve New Orleans. Taxis are available for the ride from the terminal to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Heading east on I-10, follow signs to the Central Business District as you approach downtown New Orleans. Take the Carrollton Ave. exit. Turn left at St. Charles Avenue. The university is located across the street from Audubon Park. The admissions office is located in Gibson Hall, the administration building. If you are heading west on I-10, follow the signs to Hwy. 90 Business. Exit at St. Charles Ave./Carondelet St. (do not cross the bridge). At the second traffic light, make a right onto St. Charles Ave. Follow St. Charles for 4 miles; Tulane and Gibson Hall will be on your right
Local Accommodations
https://tulane.edu/about/visiting-tulane/plan-your-visit/traveling-new-orleans/hotel-accommodations
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Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:27,936
Acceptance Rate:15%
Average HS GPA:3.70
GPA Breakdown
8%
4.0
17%
3.75 - 3.99
11%
3.50 - 3.74
6%
3.25 - 3.49
2%
3.00 - 3.24
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
690 - 750
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
700 - 760
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1400 - 1450
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
31 - 33
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 15
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
97/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
8:1
Total Faculty
1,318
with Terminal Degree
1,022
694
Men
624
Women
364
Minority
50
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Professors interesting rating
88/99
Professors accessible rating
91/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
81%
Graduate in 5 years
86%
Graduate in 6 years
87%
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
Architecture.
Real Estate Development.
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Chinese Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
EDUCATION.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Public Health, General.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Law.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Development Economics and International Development.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Economy.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Doug Hurley
Astronaut
Luis Guillermo Solis
Former President of Costa Rica
Lisa Jackson
Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives
Academic Rating
Academic rating
84/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
81%
Graduate in 5 years
86%
Graduate in 6 years
87%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$67,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$128,400
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$70,900
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$137,100
Percent High Job Meaning
51%
Percent STEM
22%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
88/99
Students Say
Given Tulane’s prime New Orleans location, it’s no wonder students say they have “great access to jobs, internships, and service opportunities.” Undergrads also benefit from the fact that each of the university’s schools (Liberal Arts, Architecture, Public Health, etc.) maintains its own career services office, which leads to more targeted advice and recruiting, as well as industry-specific workshops. All of the career service offices offer one-on-one advising and assistance with résumés and cover letters and preparing for upcoming job interviews. Additionally, students can attend a number of outstanding events like the NTC Career Chats Series (which brings industry experts to campus for illuminating talks), Tulane Takeovers (networking events in cities with a significant number of students and alums), and the annual Fall and Spring Career Fairs, where students can speak with potential employers. According to PayScale.com, 51 percent of Tulane alums report that they derive a high level of meaning from their careers, and graduates earn a median starting salary of $67,500.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
Business Farm Supp
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$47,857
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$45,869
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,268
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
29%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,816
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$32,000
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$61,306
Required Fees
$4,232
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$750
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$18,094
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
89/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,295
Foreign Countries Represented
49
Demographics
5.95%
Asian
5.61%
Black
10.57%
Hispanic
65.92%
Caucasian
1.14%
Unknown
5.61%
International
61% female
39% male
89% are out of state
99% are full time
1% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
54%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Quality of life rating
92/99
First-Year Students living on campus
98%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Fire safety rating
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dario Bayardo
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
1.Qualified Evaluator. Professionals conducting assessments and making recommendations for appropriate accommodations must be qualified to do so (e.g., physician for medical conditions; psychiatrist for mental health conditions; or licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist for learning-based disorders).The name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, including license or certification number, should be clearly stated on the documentation. All documentation must be presented on the evaluator?s letterhead, typed, dated, signed, and legible.The evaluator may not be a member of the student?s family. 2. Current Documentation. Documentation should be current and related to the individual?s disability. Please refer to the following guidelines: a. Physical/medical disabilities?within the past 12 months. b. Psychiatric disabilities?within the past 12 months. c. Learning disabilities?within the past 3-4 years. d. AD/HD?within the past 3-4years.3.ComprehensiveDocumentation.Documentationshouldbethorough,giving a full picture of the individual and not simply a diagnosis.It might include: a. A diagnostic interview including, i. Historical information detailing the evolution of the disorder/disability.ii.Relevant psychosocial,medical,andmedicationhistoryiii.Academichistoryiv.Historyofaccommodationv.Evidenceofcurrentimpairmentb.Diagnostic instruments appropriate to the diagnosis are recommended.For learning disabilities and AD/HD, these could include measures of aptitude, achievement, memory, processing speed, continuous performance, and attention or tracking tests. c. A clear diagnosis must be rendered. Diagnostic codes from the DSM5 or the ICD-10 should be utilized. d. Describe current treatments, therapeutic techniques, assistive devices, medications,etc.e. Address the current functional limitations of the individual in an academic environment. f. The evaluator should make specific recommendations for accommodations in an academic environment. 4. Supporting Documentation. Other documents which contribute to consideration, but are insufficient for full determination, are high school 504 plans or IEPs, records of accommodation on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, previous psycho-educational evaluations, transcripts, and teacher, tutor or employer report.
Documentation Required for ADHD
1.Qualified Evaluator. Professionals conducting assessments and making recommendations for appropriate accommodations must be qualified to do so (e.g., physician for medical conditions; psychiatrist for mental health conditions; or licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist for learning-based disorders).The name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, including license or certification number, should be clearly stated on the documentation. All documentation must be presented on the evaluator?s letterhead, typed, dated, signed, and legible.The evaluator may not be a member of the student?s family. 2. Current Documentation. Documentation should be current and related to the individual?s disability. Please refer to the following guidelines: a. Physical/medical disabilities?within the past 12 months. b. Psychiatric disabilities?within the past 12 months. c. Learning disabilities?within the past 3-4 years. d. AD/HD?within the past 3-4years.3.ComprehensiveDocumentation.Documentationshouldbethorough,giving a full picture of the individual and not simply a diagnosis.It might include: a. A diagnostic interview including, i. Historical information detailing the evolution of the disorder/disability.ii.Relevant psychosocial,medical,andmedicationhistoryiii.Academichistoryiv.Historyofaccommodationv.Evidenceofcurrentimpairmentb.Diagnostic instruments appropriate to the diagnosis are recommended.For learning disabilities and AD/HD, these could include measures of aptitude, achievement, memory, processing speed, continuous performance, and attention or tracking tests. c. A clear diagnosis must be rendered. Diagnostic codes from the DSM5 or the ICD-10 should be utilized. d. Describe current treatments, therapeutic techniques, assistive devices, medications,etc.e. Address the current functional limitations of the individual in an academic environment. f. The evaluator should make specific recommendations for accommodations in an academic environment. 4. Supporting Documentation. Other documents which contribute to consideration, but are insufficient for full determination, are high school 504 plans or IEPs, records of accommodation on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, previous psycho-educational evaluations, transcripts, and teacher, tutor or employer report.
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
2
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
48
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
9
26% join a fraternity
54% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intramural sports
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Green Wave)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Green Wave)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity (OGSD) https://intercultural.tulane.edu/ogsd
Minority Support Groups: Office of Multicultural Affairs, Multicultural Council, and various ethnic student groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Green rating
79/99
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, others
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