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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 11%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 4%
International 2%
Native American 2%
White 68%
Unknown 7%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 84%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 13%
20-21: 30%
22-24: 24%
25+: 32%
Female Faculty 37%
Male Faculty 63%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 11%
Hispanic: 5%
International: 7%
Native American: 0%
White: 71%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Does Tulane have a lot of diversity? The way you answer this question all depends on your past experiences. Naturally, if you went to an elitist private academy with less than a handful of minorities enrolled, you’ll get here and see a couple of African Americans and Indian students and will be amazed at the amount of diversity. However, if you went to an inner city high school or a public high school where the white population was slowly becoming a minority, you’ll come to Tulane and think this is the largest white population at a school you’ve seen in a long time. After all, the white population is 80 percent of the total.

Racially and ethnically, this school is lacking on diversity. There are a lot of strongly represented cultural organizations, but the numbers are small. IATU, Hillel, and the Catholic Center constantly advertise activities that their clubs are putting on each week; joining these groups, or at least going to one activity, will help you better understand different cultures and religions. It’s also a good way to meet new people in the fall semester. The diversity of Tulane comes from the amount of kids hailing from all over the country. You’ll have friends that live in California and Manhattan, and that in itself is somewhat diverse. Outside of the Tulane bubble, there is a city that is full of diversity and culture. New Orleans is predominantly African American, and there is also a notable population of Caucasians, Cajuns, and Creoles, among others. It is a type of diversity that is only found in this part of the country, and in a sense, city itself makes up for Tulane’s lack of diversity.

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Diversity at Tulane University

ldean2

'15

Anthropology and Archaeology

2.7
C+

Tulane (Or, as It Is Affectionatly Called, Jew-Lane), the Socially Aware University

If you are Jewish, Tulane is the place for you. There is a very large, very active Jewish community, and they actually just built a new building for services, which includes a new kitchen that serve Jewish-style food.

Which isn't to say that other religions aren't welcome, or prominent; I know there are several Christian bible study groups, and a number of churches. Over all, though, no one seems to worry much about religion, in that people from all religions and backgrounds tend to mix.

There are a lot of white students, and a fair number of Asians, as well. As far as politics go, students at Tulane seem more socially involved and civic-minded (such as fighting for Bruff worker's rights, or doing community service), than political; naturally, the school draws from all over the US - and the world - so there are lots of views, but it isn't a source of tension around campus at all.

Jan 28, 2012

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Diversity at Tulane University

TulaneLover

'15

Neuroscience

4.2
A-

VERY Diverse

Tulane is a heavily Jewish school, is very gay-friendly and has a huge feminine vibe that still shows through Newcomb College (the former all-women's school that merged with Tulane). There is a Hillel for Jews that has excellent food and is accepting and excited to serve all students of all religions. Tulane also offers many Christian opportunities. There are countless opportunities for scholarships and activities to advantage women. Also, the percentage of blacks is seemingly high as well. However, most students come from a very wealthy background, and it is not difficult to observe that. I have not been able to discuss politics with people, but many of them seem fairly liberal.

Jan 10, 2012

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Diversity at Tulane University

Lizzielu12

'15

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

4.6
A

Geographic Diversity

It seems like everyone you meet is from a different state or a different country. There is an inordinate amount of people from New Jersey and New York, but not overwhelming by any means. I will say however that the the school is not very religiously diverse. Most of the students are Jewish, but again, it is not overwhelming by any means.

Jan 09, 2012

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Facts

Gay Pride

MOSAIC is a gay-straight alliance club, and the dominant group on campus for promoting tolerance based on sexual orientation. New Orleans and Tulane are both fairly liberal climates, so sexuality isn’t a broad problem on campus.

Political Activity

On average, Tulane is an apathetic campus. However, there is a large following with the College Republicans and Democrats, and the USG (Undergraduate Student Government) is taken seriously. If you’re into politics, there are a lot of groups you can get involved with. The Newspaper, the Tulane Hullabaloo, is pretty liberal – especially the magazine The Arcade that comes out every other week. The Hullabaloo always devotes space to cover the weekly USG meeting, and has had articles about local and national politics. Tulane is mostly liberal, but if you are a Conservative you’ll definitely find a big niche of your own.

Economic Status

You cannot go to school here without a scholarship and not be rich. With tuition and room and board costing nearly $50,000 a year, Tulane is extremely expensive. However, a lot of students here are here on scholarship, so there is a certain population of middle and lower class students.

Most Common Religions

Catholicism, Judaism, Protestantism

Minority Clubs on Campus

African American Congress of Tulane, Asian American Students United, Celtic Society, Indian Association of Tulane University, Latin American Student Association, Men of Color, MOSAIC, Muslim Education and Cultural Committee for Awareness, Multicultural Council, Muslim Student Association, National Society of Black Engineers, Tulane African Student Association, Tulane Chinese Student Association, Tulane Chinese Student & Scholars Association, Tulane University Vietnamese Associations, Students Organized Against Racism, Black Law Students Association, La Alianza del Derecho (Hispanic Law Organization), Latin American Medical Student Association, Pacific American Law Students Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Student National Medical Association, Tulane Asian Medical Student Association

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