Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1834Large citySEVP certified
About
The Tulane University of Louisiana (commonly referred to as Tulane University) is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University School of Law and the Tulane University School of Medicine are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States. Tulane has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1958 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$71,998
- Estimated total for international students
- US$91,156
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,767
- Graduate students
- 5,118
- International undergraduates
- 5%
- Students per teacher
- 7 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 14%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 700–750 · Maths 700–770
- ACT
- 31–34
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$68,226
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (241)
Bachelor's degrees73 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal Estate DevelopmentReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees79 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArchitecture and Related Services, OtherArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputational ScienceComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational BusinessLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthReal EstateReal Estate DevelopmentResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTaxationZoology/Animal Biology
Doctoral degrees46 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer ScienceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologyUrban Studies/AffairsZoology/Animal Biology
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
LawLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMedicine
Post-baccalaureate certificates6 subjects
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherLegal Support ServicesRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates34 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoric Preservation and ConservationHomeland SecurityHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsInternational BusinessLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.