Overview

Tulane University is a University institution located in New Orleans, LA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions, 210 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA  70118
United States

Contact Shawn Abbott
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions
Email: undergrad.admission@tulane.edu
Phone: 504-865-5731
Fax: 504-862-8715

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
Asian Studies/civilization
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Portuguese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Development Economics And International Development
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Economy
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology And Ethnomusicology
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27,936

Applied

4,077

Accepted

7,295

Enrolled

Female Admissions

17,629

Females Applied

2,673

Females Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,307

Males Applied

1,404

Males Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 10th
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	686	690	750
SAT Math	720	700	760
ACT Composite	32	31	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

64,372

Private

Fees

4,306

Full-time student fees

18,868

Room & board

10,758

Room only

Financial Aid

56,950

Avg. Financial Aid Package

57,995

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

44,409

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,268

Avg. Loan Aid

18,813

Avg. Grant Aid

45,869

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

92.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

60%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,295

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

89%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.57%
Black or African American	5.61%
White or Caucasian	65.92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	5.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	5.02%
Other	1.14%

Gender

Male (38.59%)

Female (61.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Outreach Tulane (community service day for freshmen), Student Activities Expo and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Community Action Council of Tulane Students (CACTUS), Associated Student Body, Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP), Association of Club Sports (ACS) and National Pan-Hellenic Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
on and off-campus shuttle service, crime prevention programs, lighted pathways, TUPD patrols 24 hrs a day 365 days a year, virtual

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		Division 1	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics			No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse			No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing			No
Soccer			No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics			No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse			No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing			No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

1,318

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 903

Part-time - 415

Male - 495

Female - 624