Getting Into Tulane
Admission to Tulane is extremely competitive, and evaluators look for high levels of academic and extracurricular achievement. Read below for statistics on admission rates and the academic makeup of our most recent freshman class.
The various backgrounds and experiences of Tulane's student body enhance the overall educational experience for all students. 85% of students travel from over 300 miles away to attend Tulane, and the average student travels over 900 miles, making Tulane one of the most geographically diverse schools in the country.
| Incoming Freshmen Fall 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 30% |
| Class Size | 1721 |
| Middle 50% Scores (Admitted) | |
| SAT Composite | 1950-2150 |
| ACT Composite | 30-33 |
| Ethnic Distribution | |
| American Indian | 0.06% |
| Asian | 3.66% |
| African American | 3.43% |
| Caucasian | 73.46% |
| Hispanic | 6.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Multiracial | 3.66% |
| All Students Fall 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male | 43.3% |
| Female | 56.7% |
| Ethnic Distribution | |
| American Indian | 0.30% |
| Asian | 4.68% |
| African American | 8.57% |
| Caucasian | 71.30% |
| Hispanic | 6.60% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Multiracial | 3.04% |
| Other | 5.44% |
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The first stop on every tour is Gibson Hall. Gibson is home to the Office of Admission, the President's Office, and the Registrar.
Did You Know?
In 2014, Tulane opened Yulman Stadium—entirely funded by private donations—and moved Green Wave football back to the Uptown campus for the first time in 40 years.