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Founded in 1834, Tulane University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of New Orleans (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Tulane University (TU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Tulane University (TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 188 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Tulane University |
|---|---|
| Acronym | TU |
| Founded | 1834 |
| Motto | Non Sibi Sed Suis Not for one's self, but for one's own |
| Colours | Olive green and sky blue |
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University Location
| Address | 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans 70118-5698 Louisiana United States |
|---|---|
| Tel | +1 (504) 865 5000 |
| Fax | +1 (504) 865 5202 |
Study Areas and Degree Levels
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
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| PreBach degrees | Bachelor degrees | Master degrees | Doctoral degrees | |
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Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation or associate degrees that usually take less than 2 years to complete
Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate bachelor degrees that usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete
Master degrees
It includes postgraduate master degrees that usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete
Doctoral degree
It includes postgraduate doctorate degrees that usually take over 4 years to complete
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies
Business & Social Sciences
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Accounting / Finance
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Business / Commerce / Management
- Communication and Media Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Physical Education / Sport Science
- Political and International Studies
- Social Policy / Public Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology / Psychology
- Tourism / Hospitality
- Other Business & Social Science Studies
Language & Cultural
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aboriginal / Indigenous People Studies
- African Studies
- American & Caribbean Studies
- Ancient and Modern Languages
- Asian Studies
- English Studies
- European Studies
- French Studies
- Germanic Studies
- Indian / South Asian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Portuguese Studies
- Russian / Eastern European Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Other Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Anaesthesia
- Anatomy
- Biomedical Science
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Medicine / Surgery
- Natural / Alternative Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics / Gynaecology
- Optometry / Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Pathology
- Podiatry
- Psychiatry
- Radiography
- Speech / Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy
- Other Medical & Health Studies
Engineering
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and IT Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
- Other Engineering Studies
Science & Technology
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies
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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Tulane University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
| International students | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Tulane University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
| New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Rate | 10-20% |
| Admission Office | 6823 St. Charles Avenue, 210 Gibson Hall New Orleans 70118-5680 (504) 865 5731 800 873 9283 |
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Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 1,500-1,999 |
| Control Type | Private |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
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| Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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| 2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
| Size & Setting | Four-year, large, highly residential institution |
| Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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| Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
| Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes  Tulane University of Louisiana's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 1,858,898 physical volumes, 34,347 physical media, 5,580 digital/electronic medium and 877 licensed digital/electronic databases. Tulane University of Louisiana's library has 6 branches. |
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| Housing | Yes Tulane University provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,071 students in the 2018 academic year. |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Yes |
| Career Services | Yes |
| Institutional Hospital | Yes |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Year of first Accreditation
1903
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
- American Bar Association (ABA), Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET
- Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Tulane University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Association of American Universities (AAU)
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
- National Athletic Association (NAA)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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