Tulane University
504-865-5100
TULANE UNIVERSITY
The Graduate School offers research-oriented programs leading to the
degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of
Philosophy. Within the scope of this project, doctoral degrees are
offered in the fields of anthropology, biology, biomedical
engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering,
computer science, economics, electrical engineering, English,
French, German, history, Latin American studies, mathematics,
mechanical engineering, paleontology, philosophy, physics, political
science, psychology, sociology, and Spanish. The Master of Fine Arts
degree is offered in the fields of art, music and theatre. The
Master of Education degree is available in several subfields,
including early childhood education and adminstration and
supervision. The degree of Master of Arts in Teaching is offered as
an interdisciplinary program for the preparation of teachers.
The University is noted for its strong international studies
programs. The Center for Latin American Studies is one of 10
federally-funded programs of its sort in the United States. It
coordinates the activities of 60 faculty members who offer some 150
courses on Latin America. Graduate students enrolled in the Center's
interdisciplinary programs have at their disposal the unique
resources of the Latin American Library, the Middle American
Research Institute and the Mesoamerican Ecology Institute (a
newly-created unit which sponsors scientific research in Mexico and
Central America). In addition, the Center offers numerous
opportunities for student field experience in Latin America. The
Tulane University Graduate School participates in exchange programs
with the University of Strasbourg, France and the Free University of
Berlin, West Germany, which offer the exchange student a stipend
plus tuition for one academic year.
New Orleans is the second largest port in the country. Governed
in the past by the French and the Spanish, the city still expresses
this European influence in its architecture, food, and way of life.
The city also offers many year-round entertainments. There is the
New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony, Opera Guild, The City Ballet, The
New Orleans Museum of Art, The New Orleans theatre, and professional
and collegiate sports. The two grand celebrations each year are the
Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1834
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
6,533
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
$887,339,000
Admissions
Address
6823 St. Charles Avenue, 218 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA 70118
Website
http://www.tulane.edu
Admissions E-mail
undergrad.admission@tulane.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.5
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Earl Retif
Admissions office telephone:
(504) 865-5731
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
April 1
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 1
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Send application by:
November 1
Decision sent by:
December 15
Application fee:
$55
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.tulane-app.org/login/login.asp
Tuition deposit:
$150 (Refundable by May 1)
Room deposit:
$150 (Refundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Science |
3 |
4 |
| Lab |
3 |
4 |
| Foreign language |
2 |
3 |
| Social studies |
3 |
3 |
| History |
3 |
3 |
| Academic electives |
2 |
3 |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 15
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
N/A
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Not considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
N/A
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Not considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
N/A
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
38%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
18%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
38%
Total applicants:
20,756
Total acceptances:
7,824
Total freshman enrollment:
882
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
N/A
| Proportion of freshman enrolled
from early action and early decision is not available for
graphing.
|
Male applicants:
9,431
Male acceptances:
3,744
Male freshman enrollment:
445
Female applicants:
11,325
Female acceptances:
4,080
Female freshman enrollment:
437
Out-of-state freshmen:
78%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
1,313
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
944
Students enrolled from waiting list:
458
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
51%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
74%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
96%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
55%
Average high school GPA:
3.5
First-year students submitting GPA:
99%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
79%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
610 – 725
Math:
610 – 700
Combined:
1220 – 1425
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
36.0% |
23.0% |
| 600-699 |
43.0% |
46.0% |
| 500-599 |
16.0% |
28.0% |
| 400-499 |
4.4% |
3.0% |
| 300-399 |
0.6% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
21%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
27 – 31
Math:
27 – 32
Composite:
27 – 31
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
