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TulaneNew Orleans, LA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

14.5%acceptance rate
Applied
32,942
Admitted
4,763
Enrolled
1,858

Early decision

Tulane offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision58.2%
Regular Decision11.5%

~5.1× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
2,077
ED Admitted
1,209

Standardized tests

Tulane is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1430
50th Percentile
1460
75th Percentile
1500

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
32
50th Percentile
33
75th Percentile
34

Class rank

Where Tulane's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class53%
Top quarter of class80%
Top half of class95%

Based on the 20% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Tulane does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How Tulane weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Tulane's Common Data Set.

$94,554
Tuition & Fees
$71,998
Room & Board
$19,630
Other Expenses
$2,926
Total
$94,554

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$16k
$30–48k~$18k
$48–75k~$20k
$75–110k~$28k
$110k+~$57k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants9.8%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
33%
Avg. Package
$70,044
Avg. Need Met
94%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Social Sciences
Biological Sciences
Psychology
Communication
Health Professions
Other
Business
28%
Social Sci
16%
Bio Sci
9%
Psychology
8%
Comms
8%
Health Prof
6%
Other
25%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

N/A

Student outcomes

First-years who return93%
Graduate within six years87%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$74k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$21k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Tulane’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Finance

    304 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$130kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Political Science

    117 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$71kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Neuroscience

    109 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$48kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Business Administration & Management

    109 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$96kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Communication & Media Studies

    104 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$77kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
Show all 27 programs
  • Economics

    69 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$80kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Architecture

    35 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Environmental Science & Natural Resources

    29 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$48kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • English

    29 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$58kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Biology

    29 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$48kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$14k median debt
  • Mathematics

    28 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$56kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation~$16k median debt
  • History

    26 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation~$22k median debt
  • Philosophy

    25 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$41kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Biomedical EngineeringABET accreditedBiomedical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    21 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$113kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    19 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemical EngineeringABET accreditedChemical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    15 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    13 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Music

    13 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Earth & Geological Sciences

    11 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    7 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Area Studies

    6 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    6 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Computer & Information Sciences

    5 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Physics

    4 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemistry

    3 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Computer Science

    Degrees conferred not published (2023-24)

    ~$119kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Psychology

    Degrees conferred not published (2023-24)

    ~$60kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
97%
In Fraternities
32%
In Sororities
53%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
New Orleans, LA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
6345J
6649F
7354M
7861A
8568M
9075J
9276J
9276A
8973S
8163O
7253N
6548D
Snow a year
0 in
Precipitation a year
66 in
Days at 90°F or above
90
Days below 32°F
7

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, TERRYTOWN 3S, LA US station, 5.7 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

39%
61%
Male
2,680
Female
4,158

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White62.93%
Hispanic12.77%
Other11.98%
Black6.26%
Asian and Pacific Islander5.97%
Native American<1%
MiamiCoral Gables, FL

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

17.6%acceptance rate
Applied
58,167
Admitted
10,245
Enrolled
2,686

Early decision

Miami offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision44.3%
Regular Decision16.5%

~2.7× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
2,395
ED Admitted
1,062

Standardized tests

Miami is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1350
50th Percentile
1400
75th Percentile
1450

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
30
50th Percentile
32
75th Percentile
33

Class rank

Where Miami's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class55%
Top quarter of class85%
Top half of class97%

Based on the 22% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Miami does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How Miami weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Miami's Common Data Set.

2024–25 CDSMiami's 2025-2026 Common Data Set hasn't published this section yet, so this figure is shown from the 2024-2025 edition instead.
$98,118
Tuition & Fees
$65,430
Room & Board
$25,030
Other Expenses
$7,658
Total
$98,118

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$16k
$30–48k~$18k
$48–75k~$22k
$75–110k~$28k
$110k+~$50k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants14.9%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
37%
Avg. Package
$64,221
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Health Professions
Social Sciences
Biological Sciences
Communication
Psychology
Other
Business
26%
Health Prof
12%
Social Sci
11%
Bio Sci
10%
Comms
7%
Psychology
5%
Other
29%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

11:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return93%
Graduate within six years84%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$85k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$18k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Miami’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Nursing

    234 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$93kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Finance

    224 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$110kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Psychology

    164 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$54kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Economics

    105 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$93kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$16k median debt
  • Business Administration & Management

    94 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$66kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
Show all 34 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
88%
In Fraternities
11%
In Sororities
14%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large suburb
Location
Coral Gables, FL

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
7564J
7766F
7868M
8172A
8475M
8777J
8980J
8979A
8878S
8476O
8071N
7766D
Snow a year
0 in
Precipitation a year
51 in
Days at 90°F or above
29
Days below 32°F
0

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, MIAMI WSO CITY, FL US station, 0.4 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

44%
56%
Male
5,854
Female
7,361

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White47.1%
Hispanic26.5%
Other14.9%
Black6.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander5%
Native American<1%