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Chances of getting into Tulane University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
10%
Admission Difficulty for Tulane University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Extreme 
How hard is it to get into Tulane and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Tulane is 10%.  It ranks #1 in Louisiana and #28 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Tulane is extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Last year, 4,385 out of 45,525 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 7 percent on standardized admission tests. Tulane University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Tulane application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Tulane University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.64 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1440 on the SAT
  • Score 31 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Tulane University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Tulane SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1360-1510
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Tulane University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 680
SAT Math 25th 680
SAT Composite 25th 1360
SAT Scores for Tulane University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 740
SAT Math 75th 770
SAT Composite 75th 1510
Average SAT Score 1440

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Tulane University?

Tulane University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Tulane University score in the top 7 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1360-1510.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Tulane University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1510 and Above Good >17%
1435 to 1510 Avg + 10%-17%
1360 to 1435 Avg - 6%-10%
1285 to 1360 Reach 3%-6%
Less than 1285 Low <3%
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Tulane ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
30-33 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
41%
ACT Scores for Tulane University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 31
ACT Math 25th 27
ACT Composite 25th 30
ACT Scores for Tulane University
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?

Tulane University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Tulane regularly accepts students who score 30 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 7 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 30-33.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Tulane University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >21%
31 to 33 Avg + 10%-21%
30 to 31 Avg - 7%-10%
29 to 30 Reach 5%-7%
Less than 29 Low <5%
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Tulane GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.64
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Tulane University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Tulane. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Tulane University was 3.64 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. Given the school's very highly selective admissions, acceptance at Tulane extremely difficult and unlikely even with a 3.64 GPA. The school should be considered a reach even if you have a 3.64 GPA.

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High School GPA's for admitted Tulane University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.15% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.95% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 33.27% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.63% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.18% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.38% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.44% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

54.17% of Tulane University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Tulane University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 54.17%
Top 25% of class 80.2%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Tulane University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 29,878 15,647 45,525
Accepted 2,896 1,489 4,385
Acceptance Rate 10% 10% 10%
Enrolled 1,301 726 2,027
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 45% 49% 46%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tulane University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tulane University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tulane University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Tulane University
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.

FAQs

Does Tulane University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Tulane. 41% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Tulane University?

10% 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 1360 and 1510. 15% 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. 41% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.