Tulane University
Private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Tulane University Rankings
Tulane University is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded as a public medical college in 1834 and became a comprehensive university in 1847. The institution was made private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884. Tulane is the 9th oldest private university in the Association of American Universities, which consists of major research universities in the United States and Canada. The Tulane University Law School and Tulane University Medical School are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
38,816
Acceptance
17%
Graduation Rate
83%
Median SAT Score
1420
Median ACT Score
31
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$50,780
Fees (in-state)
$4,040
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $17,108 |
| 30K-48K | $22,718 |
| 48K-75K | $26,848 |
| 75K-110K | $31,733 |
| 110K+ | $43,726 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$86,300
Employed
90%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
11K
Under-Grads
9K
Graduates
2K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
6823 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans LA
70118-5698
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
21 per 100k
Violent Crime
0 per 100k
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
39 per 100k
Violent Crime
11 per 100k
What is Tulane University known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Tulane University's Most influential alumni?
Tulane University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Social Work, and Business. Tulane University’s most academically influential people include Barbara Forrest, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Cleanth Brooks.