Tulane Admission Requirements

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Tulane Admission Overview

Tulane admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Louisiana. Last year Tulane admitted 14% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (A-) and SAT 1400-1520 / ACT 31-34. Tulane is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tulane is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions/standardized-tests

Tulane Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

14%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

Very High

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The Tulane acceptance rate is 14%. Last year, only 4,559 of 32,609 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana and the 51st lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Tulane and can you get accepted?

Tulane is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.

Tulane University of Louisiana typically attracts "A-" 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 or better. 40% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tulane GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.64

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Tulane typically have around a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Matching last year's 3.64 average does not by itself determine admission. Tulane is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #3 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Tulane University of Louisiana freshmen
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

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Tulane Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Tulane University of Louisiana remains test-optional for Fall 2027 first-year admission (2026-27 cycle), and SAT or ACT scores are not required for general admission. Tulane encourages students with a 1300 SAT or 28 ACT to submit scores and treats testing, AP, IB, or Cambridge results as a preferred credential for academic merit scholarships. SAT Essay, ACT Writing, and ACT Science are optional; Tulane superscores both exams. Applicants may self-report scores and must send official reports after enrolling. SAT or ACT scores are required only for the invitation-only Pathways to Medicine program.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions/standardized-tests

Tulane SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1400-1520

Freshmen who sent SAT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 700
Composite 1400

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 770
Composite 1520

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Tulane typically score around a 1460 SAT (middle 50% 1400–1520) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 98th percentile nationally. Tulane ranks #1 in the state of Louisiana and #64 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1400 to 1520

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

Matching last year's 1400–1520 range does not by itself determine admission.

SAT policy

Tulane is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1460 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Tulane University of Louisiana
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1520+	Above 75th	>24%
1460 to 1520	Avg +	14%-24%
1400 to 1460	Avg -	8%-14%
Below 1400	Below mid-50	<8%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tulane ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

31-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 27
Composite 31

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 33
Composite 34

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Tulane typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 31–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Tulane places #1 among colleges in Louisiana and #69 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 31 to 34

1 9 18 27 36

Landing in last year's 31–34 band does not, on its own, decide admission.

ACT policy

You may apply to Tulane without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Tulane University of Louisiana
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34+	Above 75th	>28%
32 to 34	Avg +	14%-28%
31 to 32	Avg -	10%-14%
Below 31	Below mid-50	<10%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

54% of Tulane University of Louisiana freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Tulane University of Louisiana 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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the Tulane chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Tulane University of Louisiana admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	20,314	12,289	32,609
Accepted	2,728	1,830	4,559
Acceptance Rate	13%	15%	14%
Enrolled	1,153	685	1,838
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	42%	37%	40%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Tulane University of Louisiana application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Tulane University of Louisiana
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Tulane is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 14% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1400-1520); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025