Tulane Registrar (2024)

FAQs

How do I increase my chances of getting into Tulane? ›

You should also have a 3.66 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score. For a school as selective as Tulane University, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application.

Tulane's acceptance rate is 11.5% because it is incredibly desirable as a unique blend of academic excellence and vibrant New Orleans culture.

Rejection Notice:

We strive to email rejection notices within 3-5 weeks of an application being complete. Volume is heavy from October-December and it may take 4-6 weeks for the notice to be sent.

The early decision acceptance rate at Tulane University is 68%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 11%.

With a GPA of 3.66, Tulane University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's.

Who is on the waitlist? About 4,000 students were offered a space on our wait list. We expect that at least half of those 4,000 will see their interest in Tulane wane quickly and significantly as they rightfully get excited about other options.

Tulane's dramatic drop in rankings may be attributable to the new methodology for 2024 rankings. In the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News did not consider first-generation graduation rates, but in the 2024 rankings, first-generation graduation rates are weighted at 2.5%.

Ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as #44 Best National University and #2 for Service Learning.

Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then Vanderbilt University is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.

Tulane University admissions has an acceptance rate of 11% and an early acceptance rate of 11.9%.

How many people get rejected from Tulane? ›

This past admissions cycle, in 2023-24, the Tulane acceptance rate was once again under 15%.

Official scores are required within three weeks of submitting the enrollment deposit. *Please note: Tulane reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if an applicant's self-reported test scores do not align with those in the official score report.

The most popular majors at Tulane University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; English Language and ...

Yes, Tulane does consider demonstrated interest (which they refer to as "engagement") in their admissions process. Demonstrated interest can help show the admissions office that you are genuinely interested in attending their school, which may improve your chances of admission.

Early Action (Non-binding)

If a student is not admitted in the EA pool, Tulane may defer the admission decision, ask for further supporting materials, and reconsider the application during Regular Decision.

We find that the best applicants are involved in activities in high school that they enjoy and are passionate about. The same goes for your college essays. The strongest applicants are authentically themselves and don't try to impress by writing what they think admission committees want to hear.

These criteria complement your academic ability by showing admissions officers that you can write well, can contribute to the classroom environment, and are a great member of your community. One unique feature is that Tulane ranks extracurriculars in the “considered” category.