More selective than 100% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Tulane University of Louisiana over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Tulane University of Louisiana SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Tulane University of Louisiana is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 700 | 750 |
| SAT math | 700 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1400 | 1520 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Tulane University of Louisiana admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 14% | 700–750 | 700–770 | 31–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 15% | 690–750 | 700–760 | 31–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Tulane University of Louisiana compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Tulane University of Louisiana has the lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 14% | 86% | $39,949 |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Tulane University of Louisiana
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Tulane University of Louisiana admissions questions
What is the Tulane University of Louisiana acceptance rate?
Tulane University of Louisiana accepts 14% of applicants, about 1 in 7. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,077 of 27,936 applicants were admitted.
Does Tulane University of Louisiana require the SAT or ACT?
Tulane University of Louisiana considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana?
The middle 50% of Tulane University of Louisiana enrolled first-year students scored 1400–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Tulane University of Louisiana?
46% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,867 of 4,077).
Is Tulane University of Louisiana getting harder to get into?
Tulane University of Louisiana accepted 14% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 15% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Tulane University of Louisiana overview