Private research university Tulane University is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its full name is Tulane University of Louisiana. The Medical College of Louisiana was established in 1834 by seven young doctors, and the state government transformed it into the University of Louisiana in 1847. Under the contributions of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb between 1884 and 1887, the college changed its status to private. In the Association of American Universities, Tulane is the ninth-oldest private institution. The Tulane University Law School is the 12th-oldest law school in the country, and the Tulane University Medical School is the 15th-oldest medical school. Since 1958, Tulane has belonged to the Association of American Universities and is categorized as one of the "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity" institutions. The total acceptance rate at Tulane is 8.4%. One Chief Justice of the United States, twelve governors of Louisiana, numerous members of Congress, including the Speaker of the U.S. House, two Surgeons General of the United States, 23 Marshall Scholars, 18 Rhodes Scholars, 15 Truman Scholars, 155 Fulbright Scholars, four living billionaires, and a former president of Costa Rica are among the alumni. The university has two Nobel laureates on its faculty.
Tulane University is ranked #44 in the 2022-2023 edition of US News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings. The university is also ranked #1 in Louisiana and #21 in the South.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO TULANE UNIVERSITY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT TULANE UNIVERSITY
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
100
7
65
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
Optional
Specific Program
Specific Program
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
- 8452 undergraduate enrollment - 5129 graduate and professional - 1800 students from 21 countries - 1200 faculty
Tulane offers a variety of on-campus housing options to cater to diverse student needs and preferences. From traditional residence halls to modern apartments, there's something for everyone. Some popular choices include:
Freshmen Residence Halls: Provide a close-knit living environment for first-year students, fostering a strong sense of community
Themed Housing: Cater to specific interests and living styles, such as STEM-focused communities or language learning communities
Upperclassmen Housing: Offer more independence and flexibility, ranging from apartments to suite-style options
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