Can you get into Tulane University of Louisiana?
New Orleans, LA · Private · 7,767 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
14.0%
SAT middle 50%
1400–1520
median 1435
ACT middle 50%
31–34
median 32
Testing
Required
16% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
88%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Tulane University of Louisiana actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Tulane University of Louisiana considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 10, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Tulane University of Louisiana fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $87,004, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Tulane University of Louisiana by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$16,126
- $30k–$48k$18,041
- $48k–$75k$20,149
- $75k–$110k$28,207
- Over $110k$56,667
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Tulane University of Louisiana
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Common questions
Tulane University of Louisiana admissions, answered
What is Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Tulane University of Louisiana admits 14.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1400 and 1520. A score above 1520 clears the 75th percentile; below 1400, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Tulane University of Louisiana test-optional?
No. Tulane University of Louisiana requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Tulane University of Louisiana look for in an application?
Tulane University of Louisiana reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Tulane University of Louisiana actually cost?
Sticker price is $87,004, but the average family pays $39,949 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,126 per year on average.
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