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Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private · 7,767 undergrads

Tulane admits 14% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into Tulane?

14% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1430–1500 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

32,942 applied, 4,763 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Tulane cost?

$40,693 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $91,156.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$23,823
$30,000–$48,000$27,524
$48,000–$75,000$27,708
$75,000–$110,000$30,737
over $110,000$59,766

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Tulane due?

1 day left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
1day
Early action
Due Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
67days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
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Checked on admission.tulane.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Tulane need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 13% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1470 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admission.tulane.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

7,767
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in New Orleans, LA.
93%
of first-years come back for year two.
82%
finish in four years. 89% within six.
$68.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Tulane is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 15Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in LouisianaColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 32 ACTColleges for a 34 ACT

Questions people ask

Is Tulane University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Tulane is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admission.tulane.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Tulane University's acceptance rate?
14% for fall 2025: 4,763 of 32,942 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Tulane University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1430 to 1500 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Tulane University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $27,708 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $91,156.
When is the Tulane University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action is due Nov 10, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 15, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on admission.tulane.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Tulane University have early decision?
Yes. 1,209 of 2,077 early decision applicants were admitted (58%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.