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The Tulane University of Louisiana, TU, is a nonsectarian, private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its origins can be traced back to the Medical College of Louisiana that was founded in 1834. The university derived its name from Paul Tulane who bequeathed more than $ 1 million to the University of Louisiana in 1884. Tulane’s uptown campus occupies 110 acres. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The college and schools of the university are as follows:
Tulane, which is a member of NCAA Division I and Conference USA, has a twelve-sport program. Tulane’s university teams are nicknamed Green Wave, and Riptide the Pelican is the mascot. Students participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, golf, and football.
New Orleans, LA is home to Tulane University Of Louisiana. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Tulane University Of Louisiana go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Tulane University Of Louisiana attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 44% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 680.
Tulane University Of Louisiana has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Tulane University Of Louisiana has 10,125 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Tulane University Of Louisiana offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Tulane University Of Louisiana values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
More complete details are provided below.
Tulane University Of Louisiana
6823 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
General Phone: (504) 865-5000
http://www.tulane.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 884 | finance, marketing, accounting, business, business management, management science, international business, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 747 | history, English, political science, sociology, international relations, anthropology, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Medicine | 417 | medicine, neuroscience, public health courses, public health, health professions |
| Law | 332 | law, advanced legal research, legal assistant |
| Science | 315 | anatomical sciences, biology, epidemiology, pharmacology, animal genetics, geology, physics, chemistry, ... |
| Engineering | 204 | biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 155 | psychology |
| Architecture And Planning | 120 | architecture, architectural services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 113 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering, web design |
| Medical Administration | 103 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Media | 92 | communication studies, mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 76 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 68 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 56 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics, applied mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, dance |
| Music | 8 | music, various music studies |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Tulane University Of Louisiana in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,020 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 1,124 | 66 |
| First-professional degree | 415 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 155 | 42 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 7 |
In 2007, Tulane University Of Louisiana had a total enrollment of 10,125 students (9,116 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 20% |
| Texas | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Tulane University Of Louisiana offers campus housing for 3,400 of its 9,116 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,967 | 7,526 | 44% | 1,328 | 18% |
| Men | 7,687 | 3,476 | 45% | 609 | 18% |
| Women | 9,280 | 4,050 | 44% | 719 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,610 |
| Room and board | $ 8,690 |
| Room charge | $ 5,140 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Tulane University Of Louisiana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202900)
Tulane University Of Louisiana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 524 | 248 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 118 | 106 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 51 | $153,942 | 12 | $107,739 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $101,053 | 11 | $111,576 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $117,646 | 3 | $106,367 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $88,812 | 15 | $49,507 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 88 | $132,768 | 41 | $87,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 88 | $85,229 | 20 | $81,818 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $65,385 | 34 | $63,868 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 91 | $51,910 | 59 | $50,779 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $44,931 | 22 | $45,280 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $41,067 | 6 | $41,410 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $35,525 | 7 | $35,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 273 | $64,194 | 148 | $56,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 18 | 46 |
| Football | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 12 | 16 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Parasitology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tulane University Of Louisiana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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