Tulane University of Louisiana
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-5698
Campus Vibe
Highly selective — known for business
Tulane University of Louisiana is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1443, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,268 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $43,939.
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News & Alerts
Tulane University of Louisiana Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1443
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
59
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (237)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
- •94% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1847, the state legislature established the school as the University of Louisiana, a public university, and the law department was added to the university.
- •The first president chosen for the new university was Francis Lister Hawks, an Episcopal priest and prominent citizen of New Orleans at the time.
- •The university was closed from 1861 to 1865 during the American Civil War.
- •Paul Tulane's endowment to the school specified that the institution could only admit white students, and Louisiana law passed in 1884 reiterated this condition.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average