- Acceptance rate: 14% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 700–750 reading and writing, 700–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite
- Average net price: $50,631 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Tulane University reported: an acceptance rate of 14% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 31–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Tulane University reviews each application.
Tulane University GPA requirements
Tulane University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Tulane University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Tulane University acceptance rate
Tulane University admitted 4,559 of 32,609 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 14%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Tulane University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 8,192 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Tulane University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 700 | 725 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 33 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1448 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Tulane University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Tulane University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $50,631 a year at Tulane University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulane University hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Tulane University admitted 14% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Tulane University?
Check Tulane University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Tulane University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 28% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at Tulane University?
Tulane University's acceptance rate was 14% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,559 of 32,609 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Tulane University look for?
Tulane University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Tulane University?
A lot: Tulane University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Tulane University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Tulane University admitted 14% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Tulane University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Tulane University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 700–750 in reading and writing and 700–770 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Tulane University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Tulane University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Tulane University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $50,631 a year at Tulane University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Tulane University if a parent went there?
Yes. Tulane University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Tulane University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Tulane University of LouisianaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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