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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Tulane University of Louisiana admits about 1 in 7 applicants (14%). That puts it in the "Highly selective" tier, more selective than 96% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 28%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled6 of 100 · 1,838 students
Admitted, went elsewhere8 of 100 · 2,721
Not admitted86 of 100 · 28,050

The funnel

Applied
32,609
Admitted
4,559
Enrolled
1,838

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (15% and 13%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

40%

Yield

40% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college40%
40%
← 5%higher than 81% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college14%
14%
← More selectivemore selective than 96% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Tulane University of Louisiana reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 13% of first-years sent an SAT and 28% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Tulane University of Louisiana
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1460 on the SAT, 290 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1400–1520median 1465
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing700–750median 725
500600700800
Math700–770median 740
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

13%

submitted SAT

28%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1460
1460
← 900higher than 93% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)