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Tulane University Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, Tulane University has an overall acceptance rate of 13.99%, accepting 4,559 out of 32,609 applicants. The Early Action and Regular Decision rates are not available, but the Regular Decision acceptance rate remains at 13.99%. Transfer applicants have a much higher acceptance rate of 60.07%, with 510 out of 849 applicants being admitted. The waitlist acceptance rate stands at 10.3%, with 432 of 4,192 waitlisted applicants offered admission. Competitive scores reflect Tulane’s academic rigor, with SAT scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 1410 to a 75th percentile of 1500 and ACT scores from 31 to 34 for the composite. Historically, the overall acceptance rate has dropped from 30.49% in 2015 to the current figure, showcasing increasing selectivity.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 32,609
Accepted Applicants: 4,559
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Tulane University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 13.99%, with 32,609 applicants and 4,559 students accepted. This marks a slight decrease from the previous year's rate of 14.5%, which had 27,936 applicants and 4,077 accepted. Notably, acceptance rates have significantly declined from 30.49% in 2015 to the current figure, reflecting increasing selectivity in recent years. The trend shows a consistent tightening of admission standards, as the overall acceptance rate decreased from 21.5% in 2017 to just below 14% now.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Tulane University of New Orleans had a wait list acceptance rate of 10.3% for the application year 2024, with 432 out of 4,192 waitlisted applicants being accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, 2023, where only 1.06% of 4,062 waitlisted applicants were admitted. Historically, the acceptance rates have been exceptionally low prior to 2024, with rates of just 0.0481% for 2022 and 0% for 2021. These trends indicate a notable shift in Tulane's waitlist policy, resulting in a more favorable outcome for applicants in 2024 compared to the preceding years.
4192
Offered a Place
432
Admitted
10.3%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Tulane University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is an impressive 60.07%, with 510 of 849 applicants receiving admission. This marks a significant increase from previous years, such as a 50.5% acceptance rate in 2023 and a mere 17.98% in 2021. The historical trend shows a steady rise in acceptance rates, moving from 25.8% in 2020 and 38.6% in 2019, while maintaining an average GPA of 3.7 among admitted transfer students. This upward trend indicates Tulane's growing willingness to welcome transfers into its academic community.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 849
Accepted Applicants: 510
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.7
SAT
1410-1500
Math: 700-770
Reading: 700-750
ACT
31-34
Math: 27-33
English: 31-35
Reading: 32-35
Science: 29-34
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 5.23% |
| White | 63.74% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.19% |
| Black/African American | 5.88% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
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