Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tulane University of Louisiana's yield is 16 pts higher than Colgate's
Yield rate - 2
Tulane University of Louisiana admits 14% vs. 20% at Colgate
Acceptance rate - 3
Colgate's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Tulane University of Louisiana's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Tulane University of LouisianaHighly selective
- ColgateHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Tulane University of LouisianaTest-optional
- ColgateTest-optional
How they read a record
Tulane University of Louisiana
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Colgate
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 68% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Tulane University of Louisiana | Colgate |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Colgate University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;Colgate University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why