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Tulane University

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Tulane at a Glance

Gibson Hall

Gibson Hall Facing historic St. Charles Avenue, it is the entry landmark on the uptown campus.
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Location:
New Orleans, LA
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$40,584
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,584
Room & Board:
$9,824
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,452
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,681
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School Website:
www.tulane.edu
Admissions Website:
admission.tulane.edu
Financial Aid Website:
financialaird.tulane.edu
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
26 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1850–2110
Average ACT Scores:
29–32

Best Things

  • The city of New Orleans
  • The weather—it's hardly ever below 40 degrees!
  • The unique culture and people
  • The nightlife (both on and off campus)
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Health Care
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $40K+, Student Body: 5000-10000, Louisiana, Large city, Bachelor's (4-year), Associate (2-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Tulane is an acquired taste. Some people take to it instantly, but for others it can take more than a semester to fit in and enjoy the university system. All of the students questioned said that they love Tulane and love being here. Living in such a culturally rich environment creates a unique learning opportunity that many kids who go to different schools will never get a chance to experience.

It takes a very intelligent and well-balanced person to attend Tulane. The nightlife and 24/7 party scene can tempt students
to blow off classes and just have a good time. Finding the right balance of partying and school work makes for the best experience. Remember, this isn’t high school glorified; college is actually going to be a lot of work. Even the so-called “blow-off classes” that you take for humanities credit will make you read one long-winded book after the other and write 10–15 page research papers by the end of the semester. You’ll see a lot of people come in for the fall semester that won’t come back after Christmas. Some people just can’t take the pressure; others miss home too much. If you can get into Tulane, you can handle the workload; it’s just that some adapt better than others. If you do have trouble, most professors are available to talk to, and the ERC’s tutoring and writing workshops are free and easy to access.

You’ll never sit at home on a weekend for lack of something to do, and holidays—especially Halloween and (obviously) Mardi Gras—are some of the best parts about living in New Orleans. The live jazz music and the food is also fantastic. If Bruff’s food tasted like anything out in the city, the average student weight would be close to 300 pounds. Not only will you get a well-balanced education at Tulane, but you will also meet some of your best friends, become involved in things you never imagined you would do at home, be a leader of a group when you never had that chance in high school, and be introduced to a new, unique environment and culture that can not be found in any other place in the country. There is no other school like Tulane, and there is no other city like New Orleans.

Only in New Orleans… Only at Tulane.

Tulane Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Tulane University

seanpsaunders

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '15

5.0
A+

I LOVE THIS PLACE

My parents have asked me time and time again, "If you had the chance, would you go any where else?" The answer is always, Hell no. From not knowing this school existed prior to my free application to my current position as a tour guide trying to figure out how to stay as many years as possible, there's no other place I'd rather be. Sure, I could nitpick and say things about how I don't like the most trivial of things or I may still have a bad day, but that happens everywhere and this experience has been second-to-none. The city is so close that the opportunities to experience NOLA culture is available 24/7, the service I've done here has changed my perspectives on the world, I have so much fun with everyone I know, the size of the school lets me see old friends and total strangers in the same walk to class, and there are more choices for clubs, activities, and hobbies than I even have time to join. It's not for everyone, I know that. But if you think you might like it, visit. Only at Tulane, Only in New Orleans.

Apr 11, 2012

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xvanessuh

Forensic Science and Technology '15

1.9
C-

Experience

I don't fit in with other because I'm not rich. I don't have many friends, and they don't have my major here. That's why im transferring to another university.

Sep 14, 2011

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Overall Experience at Tulane University

Anonymous

Tulane University Student

My experience has been very good....

My experience has been very good. Difficult at times, amazing at others – a wide range of new experiences and emotions, which I think is a wonderful thing. Overall, I’m very happy to be here. I think it’s an ideal place to be for college for 4 years, and then move on. Coming here has enabled me to explore my interests in an inspiring, encouraging environment without little or no discouraging people or attitudes. I look forward to my next 3 years here, and I recommend Tulane to anyone who wants a unique college experience.

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