Tulane Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 13.98%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1465. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $68,678
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Tulane:
- Total Enrollment: 13,310, including 2,064 online students
- 8,192 Undergraduate, 5,118 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.3% men, 61.7% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 86%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 280 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 21 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 170 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Tulane Overview
Tulane University of Louisiana (Tulane) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Orleans, LA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Tulane's tuition & fees is $68,678 for the academic year 2024-2025. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,988.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,310 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Tulane's acceptance rate is 13.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.32%. The median SAT score is 1465 and the ACT score is 32.
Tulane ranked 26th in National Universities and 1st in Louisiana Colleges rankings. Tulane University of Louisiana is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Tulane University of Louisiana is $68,678. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $69,310.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $71,968 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $72,735.
| Undergraduate | $68,678 |
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| Graduate | $69,310 |
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| Undergraduate | $71,968 |
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| Graduate | $72,735 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Tulane University of Louisiana offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Tulane
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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