UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 7,295 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 50Pre-Med
Accept
11.0%
Yield
34.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1400–1540
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
700–760
SAT Math (mid 50%)
700–780
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$71,997
Total COA
$96,463
Avg need-based aid
$0
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$96,463
Tulane meets 0% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Stamps Scholarship
$96,463 – $96,463 / yr (renewable)
Dean's Honor Scholarship
$71,997 – $71,997 / yr (renewable)
Partial Merit Scholarships
$1,000 – $71,997 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Tulane's AP Policy
Tulane University awards credit for AP scores of 4 or 5 on most exams. The amount of credit and placement varies by subject. Some exams, like Biology and Chemistry, require a score of 5 for full credit.
Min score
3
Credit cap
32 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Tulane's purpose is to create, communicate and conserve knowledge in order to enrich the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to think, to learn and to act and lead with integrity and wisdom.
Distilled Themes
Knowledge creationEnrich individuals and communitiesLead with integrityThink and learn
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Tulane is a place for students who are serious about academics but also want a vibrant, unique college experience.
- 02They value students who are engaged in their communities and have a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary studies.
- 03While test scores are important, they are looking for students who are more than just a number and will contribute to the campus community.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong academic record with a challenging curriculum.
- 02Highlight your extracurricular activities and community involvement.
- 03Write a compelling essay that shows your personality and why you are a good fit for Tulane.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Tulane can be a red flag
- A generic application that doesn't speak to Tulane's unique culture and programs
- Not taking advantage of the opportunity to interview
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Architecture; Business; Law; Medicine; Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 15, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 10, 2025
→ Jan 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 15, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (N/A)
TrackedWeight: Important
Tulane explicitly tracks interest, which they call 'engagement,' and it is a major factor in their admissions process.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Virtual info session
- “Why us” essay specificity
- Email opens / clicks
Coach action
Attend a virtual or in-person info session, email your admissions counselor, and write a strong 'Why Tulane' essay.
Provenance