Tulane University of Louisiana

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Tulane University of Louisiana can be found in New Orleans, LA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Tulane University of Louisiana has an enrollment of approximately thirteen thousand students.

Students can submit either the ACT or SAT scores to this school. A score in the range of 1360 - 1520 on the SAT exam, or 31 - 33 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among accepted students. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Tulane University of Louisiana average GPA ranges from 3.82 to 3.89 for accepted students. The acceptance rate for this school is lower than most schools and competition is high, given that only 10 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected Tulane University of Louisiana acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 16%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at admission.tulane.edu.

Overall Tulane University of Louisiana Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

12.9%

The overall acceptance rate for Tulane University of Louisiana was reported as 12.9% in Fall 2020 with over 42,200 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 31 - 33
  • Average GPA: 3.82 - 3.89

How Hard Is It to Get into Tulane University of Louisiana?

Applicant Selectivity: High

The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Tulane University of Louisiana is considered high, with many applicants scoring in the top percentiles on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having an excellent high school GPA.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Tulane University of Louisiana has been on a downward trend over the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 25.5%
  • 2017-2018: 21.5%
  • 2018-2019: 17.3%
  • 2019-2020: 12.9%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 16.2%

How Does Tulane University of Louisiana Compare?

12.9%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Tulane University of Louisiana is more than 100% lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
University of New Orleans55.5%
Nicholls State University88.0%
Southeastern Louisiana University90.2%
Southern University and A & M College34.9%
William Carey University55.0%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants42,18537.1%62.9%
Admitted5,43136.8%63.2%
Enrolled1,82139.6%60.4%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Tulane University of Louisiana (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading660 - 750
Math700 - 770
Total Score1360 - 1520
ACT®Score Range
English32 - 35
Math27 - 32
Composite Score31 - 33
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