PrivateUrban

Tulane University of Louisiana

Name: Campus Tour
Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-5698

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedUrbanGreek lifeSports culture

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.

Established

1834

Motto

Non Sibi Sed Suis

Mascot

Riptide the Pelican

Type

Private research university

Conference

NCAA Division I as a member of the American Athletic Conference (The American)

Division

Division I

Campus Visits

14 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour

6 more tours beyond 5 daysGet access →

Get access to view details →

15%Acceptance

1443SAT Avg

7,759Students

8:1Student:Faculty

89%Grad Rate

$63,268Earnings 10yr

$43,939Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tulane University of Louisiana Launches New Data Science Minor

Get access to view details →

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Get access to view details →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate14.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1443

Reading & WritingMid: 710

690750

MathMid: 725

700760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32

3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

14.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1443

Yield Rate

35.0%

Get access to view details →

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,538

Room & Board$18,088

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$83,761

Average Net Price$43,939

Median Debt at Graduation$20,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,957

$30–48K$22,974

$48–75K$26,839

$75–110K$36,543

$110K+$58,219

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$43,939

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,250

Get access to view details →

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Get access to view details →

Programs (237)

Student Life

Get access to view details →

Student Body

Undergrads

7,759

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

18%

Pell Grant Recipients

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 7%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 6%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.9%

Freshman Retention94.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,220

8 Years$56,725

10 Years$63,268

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$75,000

Men

$100,600

Rankings

U.S. News

#63

Get access to view details →

Forbes

#147

Get access to view details →

Wall Street Journal

#29

Get access to view details →

Washington Monthly

#431

Get access to view details →

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Get access to view details →

Rankings

Get access to view details →

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.
•Subsequently, in 1851, the university established its first academic department.
•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.

Get access to view details →

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from LA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

3 mi(5 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

315 mi(546 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

427 mi(740 min)

Get access to view details →

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans9 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental312 mi

BHM Birmingham319 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1361 mi · ~39h 19m drive

New York, NY1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive

Hartford, CT1269 mi · ~36h 40m drive

Providence, RI1326 mi · ~38h 18m drive

Albany, NY1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive

Syracuse, NY1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive

Rochester, NY1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive

Buffalo, NY1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Pittsburgh, PA922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

Harrisburg, PA1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive

Newark, NJ1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive

Washington, DC968 mi · ~27h 58m drive

Baltimore, MD1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Atlanta, GA427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Charlotte, NC652 mi · ~18h 50m drive

Raleigh, NC778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Miami, FL671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

Orlando, FL536 mi · ~15h 29m drive

Tampa, FL483 mi · ~13h 57m drive

Nashville, TN471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

New Orleans, LA3 mi · ~5 min drive

Richmond, VA897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Chicago, IL836 mi · ~24h 9m drive

Detroit, MI942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Minneapolis, MN1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive

St. Louis, MO600 mi · ~17h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO682 mi · ~19h 42m drive

Indianapolis, IN715 mi · ~20h 39m drive

Columbus, OH801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Cleveland, OH927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Milwaukee, WI913 mi · ~26h 23m drive

Dallas, TX440 mi · ~12h 43m drive

Houston, TX315 mi · ~9h 6m drive

Austin, TX456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

San Antonio, TX504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Los Angeles, CA1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive

San Francisco, CA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive

San Diego, CA1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive

Seattle, WA2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive

Portland, OR2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive

Denver, CO1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive

Phoenix, AZ1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive

Honolulu, HI4204 mi · ~121h 27m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Get access to view details →

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)9 miles

Rental car

14 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

18 min$11-18

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)312 miles

Rental car

468 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

624 min$374-624

Get access to view details →

Schools Like This

Get access to view details →

Deadline Calendar

Get access to view details →

Tulane University of Louisiana Application Checklist

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

Verify at source →

Official High School Transcript

Verify at source →

School Report + Counselor Recommendation

Verify at source →

Two Teacher Recommendations

Verify at source →

SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

Verify at source →

Tulane University of Louisiana Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

Verify at source →

CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

Verify at source →

Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

Verify at source →

Interview (recommended)Optional

Verify at source →

Get access to view details →

Decision Notifications

Get access to view details →

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award