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Tulane University of Louisiana

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,072
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 10%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Tulane is 10%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Tulane University of Louisiana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Tulane emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Tulane boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

9.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,814

Cost of attendance at Tulane University of Louisiana in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,814

Cost of attendance at Tulane University of Louisiana in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Tulane University of Louisiana received on average $29,882 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,882
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 145 8% $4,836 $701,231
Other Federal Grant 969 54% $2,388 $2,313,893
State Grant/Scholarships 161 9% $6,412 $1,032,303
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,156 64% $30,632 $35,410,910
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,297 72% $29,882 $38,757,106

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tulane University of Louisiana students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tulane University of Louisiana students is 86.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.1%.

86.0%

  • asian 92.9% 65 students
  • African American 69.5% 41 students
  • white 87.2% 1,158 students
  • unknown 83.8% 31 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 78.7% 85 students
  • International Students 84.0% 42 students
  • Mixed Race 83.9% 52 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football American Athletic Conference
  • Baseball American Athletic Conference
  • Basketball American Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tulane University of Louisiana provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tulane University of Louisiana offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)