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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Conference USA
Basketball: Conference USA
School Colors Green, white, and blue
School Nickname Riptide the Pelican, Green Wave
Men Playing Varsity Sports 172 - 7%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 114 - 4%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 13
Basketball: 6
Baseball: 6
Cross Country/Track: 5
Other Sports: 16
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 54%
Basketball: 83%
Baseball: 33%
Cross Country/Track: 60%
Other Sports: 75%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

A number of things might come to mind when one thinks of Tulane, but its athletic department is not one of them. The baseball, basketball, and volleyball teams are some of the best, but they’re still not widely supported amongst the student body. The University’s football games are played in the Superdome, the stadium for the city’s football team (the Saints), but since it’s off-campus and sort of difficult to get to, only a small portion of students end up going to the games regularly.

A lot of students are involved in club sports because of there are so many more sports offered in club than varsity and they are much more laid-back. Intramurals are fun to participate in, but these tend to be much less organized, and they do not last very long—there are only a few games in a season. Both club and intramural sports are a great way to meet new people, but participation isn’t necessary for your social standing. Students who are not involved in sports usually show no support for them or interest in them. No one comes to Tulane because of the sports atmosphere so if you’re a big football or baseball fan, don’t be surprised when there isn’t a huge following.

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Athletics at Tulane University

ems15

'15

Public Health

2.7
C+

LOL

There are athletics at Tulane? Jk The football team is an embarrassment but hopefully that will be turning around with the new coach and new stadium that they are wasting way too much money on. Surprisingly, Matt Forte actually played at Tulane so we must have been good at one time. The boys basketball team is halfway descent but they're not going to be in the playoffs anytime soon. Baseball is supposed to be pretty good, actually. I think we've had a few players go pro, but no one famous I don't think. A few people go to the basketball/baseball games because they're on campus but football is in the Superdome so people only go to Homecoming and their first game freshman year... to see the Superdome.

Feb 13, 2012

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Athletics at Tulane University

emilycardinas

'15

Environmental Studies

3.5
B

Good, Not Great

Our football team is definitely not the best, but most other teams do well.

Jan 12, 2012

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Athletics at Tulane University

cjoseph1

'12

Film and Video Studies

3.1
B-

Average

Athletics is not really important at Tulane, though there are many intramural sport clubs. It really depends on the sport. We're terrible at football but fairly decent at tennis. Fan support isn't great.

Jan 04, 2012

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Biathlon
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Handball
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Quickball
  • Racquetball
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Aikido
  • Ballroom dancing
  • Baseball
  • Boxing/MMA
  • Capoeira
  • Cricket
  • Dodgeball
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Kickball
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Martial arts
  • Ninjutsu
  • Paintball
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Soccer (men's and women's)
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo (men's and women's)
  • Waterskiing
Athletic Fields & Facilities Reily Recreation Center

Most Popular Sports

Like most universities, football is probably the most popular sport on campus. However, there is also support for basketball and volleyball teams.

Most Overlooked Teams

Field Hockey, Fencing, Sailing

School Spirit

While there many not be huge enthusiasm for the sports teams on campus, Tulane’s students know how to show their pride in just about every other respect. The bookstore sells every kind of clothing imaginable with Tulane’s name on it, though it’s hardly necessary to shop there since just about every event that goes on at Tulane gives out free t-shirts. Students are also very supportive of their clubs and organizations. Sorority girls always have some article of clothing with their Greek letters on them, and Tulane’s rowing team’s shirts are worn in cult following. Clothing is just an external way for students to show their commitment and pride for their school; whether it’s to one or many, Tulane students whole-heartedly support the organizations to which they belong.

Getting Tickets

Tickets are often free with a student ID and very easy to get.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Audubon Park, Academic Quad

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