B+
Very Good
Score: 76/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
90/100 · earnings-weighted

Tulane University of Louisiana

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Tulane University of Louisiana campus, New Orleans, LA
Tulane University of Louisiana campus, New Orleans, LA. Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
93/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
A+
90/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
A
85/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,078
Total Enrollment
89%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
15%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tulane University of Louisiana, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$63,268
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,220
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
86.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,448
Average SAT
32
Median ACT
9.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Tulane University of Louisiana

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Finance and Financial Management Services$77,806$129,850+56%#13 of 452#5$21,250
Computer Science$90,828$118,931+11%#82 of 349#35$19,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering—$112,914+21%#7 of 118#1$22,500
Marketing$61,413$98,503+42%#8 of 516#2$19,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,089$95,966+41%#36 of 1176#11$19,250
Economics$46,386$79,957-3%#182 of 368#84$19,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$32,356$79,925+45%#10 of 225#4$20,500
International Relations and National Security Studies$47,956$77,300+16%#21 of 118#4$20,000
Communication and Media Studies$33,428$76,945+37%#16 of 660#3$23,082
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$39,085$71,325+5%#19 of 61#12$19,500
Political Science and Government$41,265$71,160+12%#110 of 565#31$19,500
Computer Programming$46,719$67,047-20%#27 of 30#22$29,250
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services$46,735$64,914-4%#7 of 15#3$25,697
Psychology$31,585$60,260+19%#97 of 1027#20$20,250
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$32,879$58,507-8%#121 of 178#56$27,000
English Language and Literature$30,318$57,752+19%#87 of 576#12$20,000
Anthropology$24,042$56,847+22%#17 of 188#5$19,500
Mathematics$55,916————$15,728
International Business$55,509————$21,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$35,755$52,535-6%#131 of 207#51$19,250
Social Sciences$37,472$51,290-4%#48 of 87#16$36,787
Sociology—$50,847-3%#273 of 462#77$12,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$22,270$48,464-22%#67 of 67#50$19,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$39,553$47,791-22%#135 of 156#101$26,125
Biology—$47,777-16%#743 of 841#531$13,875
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$27,339$47,709-13%#225 of 265#109$19,500
Philosophy$41,032————$19,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$40,169-20%#146 of 158#115—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $364,976
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,701/mo — vs ~$1,143/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70113 (5.6% cap, New Orleans)

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🏆 Where Tulane University of Louisiana Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
of 67 schools
#5
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
of 24 schools
#9
International Business/Trade/Commerce
of 70 schools
#13
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
of 36 schools
#17
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
of 88 schools
#22
Finance, General
of 100 schools
#24
Social Work
of 100 schools
#25
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
of 100 schools
#25
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
of 100 schools
#27
Environmental Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $61,306 $61,306
Room $10,289
Board $7,799
Total Cost (On-Campus) $87,446 $87,446

Financial Aid

64%
Receive Any Aid
9%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

13,078
Total Students
62%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 10%
Black 10%
Asian 6%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tulane University of Louisiana?
Tulane University of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 15%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Tulane University of Louisiana?
Tuition at Tulane University of Louisiana is $61,306 for in-state students and $61,306 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Tulane University of Louisiana?
The graduation rate at Tulane University of Louisiana is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Tulane University of Louisiana a good school?
Tulane University of Louisiana has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Tulane University of Louisiana?
Tulane University of Louisiana has a total enrollment of 13,078 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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B
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology