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Tulane University

Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Avenue, 210 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA 70118

Official telephone: (504) 865-5000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 873-9283
Fax number: (504) 865-6740
Website: tulane.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Earl Retif,
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 504 865-5731
800 873-9283 (toll free)
504 862-8715 (fax)
undergrad.admission@
tulane.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Strong college-preparatory program recommended. English units should include extensive reading and writing. Math units should include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, or other advanced courses. Foreign language units should be in a single language. Social studies units should emphasize history. Final year should include minimum of four units of college-preparatory subjects.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT, January 15 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 3 recommended
Lab: 4 recommended
Math: 4 recommended
Science: 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 recommended
Academic electives: 3 recommended
Total: 21 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.5
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 91%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 23%
Average SAT I: 664 verbal, 664 math
Average ACT: 30 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 32
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 39%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 1
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 26,257
Number of applicants offered admission: 8,008 (30%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,719 (21%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 3,413
Number accepting place on waiting list: 921
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 58%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 88%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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