Tulane University of Louisiana

At a glance

Admission rate

14%

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1520

Undergraduates

7,767

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

SAT or ACT submission remains optional for Fall 2027 first-year admission, including for international applicants; scores are now required for the invitation-only Pathways to Medicine program and are a preferred credential for academic merit scholarships. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admission.tulane.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1520

Reading and Writing

700–750

Math

700–770

Average total

1448

ACT composite (middle 50%)

31–34

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppCommon Application; Green Wave Portal used to switch to ED II. Fee not listed.

Phone

(504) 865-5000

Source: School's page (admission.tulane.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$71,998per year

Average net price

$40,693What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

87%

First-year retention

93%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$68,226

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study