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New Orleans, LA
$58,852
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About Tulane University of Louisiana
School Type: Private
Status: Non-profit
Accreditation: Regional
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Military Friendly: Yes
A private, nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane University offers its 13,000 annual enrollees access to roughly 80 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate programs. Tulane has an acceptance rate of 13% and a graduation rate of 86%. Tulane learners can choose from hundreds of student organizations and use the school's 20-plus recreational facilities. Tulane also boasts more than 90 research centers and institutes worldwide.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreignlanguage (TOEFL) Required
Dual enrollment Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1340-1500
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
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14k
Students enrolled
63%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Online
On-campus
Hybrid
International
Demographics
White
61%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Black
9%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
5%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
7
Total Online Enrollment
8,808
Student Location Breakout
Online
On-campus
63% 37%
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages. 63% online, 37% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 40% online
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
73%
Pell Grant
8%
Average Aid Awarded
Federal Grant Aid $1,660
State Grant Aid $6,270
Institution Grant Aid $28,504
Pell Grant Aid $4,319
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.