Tulane Admission Requirements
New Orleans, LouisianaChances of getting into Tulane University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
17.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
How hard is it to get into Tulane and can I get accepted? The school has a 17% acceptance rate ranking it #1 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,725 out of 38,816 applicants were admitted making Tulane a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 8 percent. Tulane University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1350-1490Applicants Submitting SAT
23%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 670 |
| SAT Math 25th | 680 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1350 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 730 |
| SAT Math 75th | 760 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1490 |
| Average SAT Score | 1420 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Tulane University?
Tulane University typically requires applicants to be in the top 8 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1350 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1280. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1420 out of 1600. The school ranks #1 in Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score. 23 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1490 and Above | Good | >26% |
| 1420 to 1490 | Avg + | 17%-26% |
| 1350 to 1420 | Avg - | 11%-17% |
| 1280 to 1350 | Reach | 7%-11% |
| Less than 1280 | Low | <7% |
Tulane ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
30-33Applicants Submitting ACT
77%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 32 |
| ACT Math 25th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 30 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 31 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Tulane?
Admission data indicates that Tulane regularly accepts students with ACT's of 30 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 7 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #1 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 77 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Tulane University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 33 and Above | Good | >29% |
| 31 to 33 | Avg + | 17%-29% |
| 30 to 31 | Avg - | 13%-17% |
| 29 to 30 | Reach | 9%-13% |
| Less than 29 | Low | <9% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.5Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Tulane University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Tulane University was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Tulane is a very selective school.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 30% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 24% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 22% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
58% of Tulane University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 58% |
| Top 25% of class | 83% |
| Top 50% of class | 95% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 5% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 24,195 | 14,621 | 38,816 |
| Accepted | 4,278 | 2,447 | 6,725 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Enrolled | 1,193 | 716 | 1,909 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 29% | 28% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Tulane University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160755 IPEDS survey data for Tulane University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tulane University prefer SAT or ACT?
23% of students submit their SAT scores to Tulane. 77% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Tulane University?
17% of those who apply are granted admission to Tulane. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Tulane University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1350 and 1490. 23% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Tulane University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 33. 77% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
