Home to about 8,537 undergraduates in 2020, Tulane is a large, private university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Tulane offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Tulane can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Tulane Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 16.0% of the student population at Tulane. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tulane Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Tulane does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Tulane Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Tulane for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Tulane does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Tulane offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Tulane has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,537 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,851 (92.0%). Part-time attendance was 686 (8.0%).
Full-time | Part-time | Total |
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7,851 | 686 | 8,537 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tulane receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Tulane #207 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tulane by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tulane Diversity Guide.
Tulane has a total of 377 student athletes, 182 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Total Revenue (all teams) | $27,952,840 |
Total Expenses (all teams) | $27,952,840 |
Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tulane University of Louisiana Athletics