Tulane
Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, Louisiana · Private
Tulane admitted 15% of 32,942 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1430–1500 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 89% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Tulane
Enter a score to see whether Tulane is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 15% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 58% (1,209 of 2,077), compared with 15% for all applicants.
Tulane offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
5,842 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 3,158 took it, and 64 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Tulane rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Activities
- Volunteering
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
- First generation
- Showing interest
Considered
- Talent or ability
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.67 GPA. 53% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $87,446 a year. After grants, students paid $50,631 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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