Tulane University of Louisiana Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 27,936
- Admitted
- 4,077
- Yield
- 45.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate has fallen from 28% in 2014–15 to 14.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 28,901 to 27,936 (-3%) over that period.
Its 14.6% rate makes Tulane University of Louisiana more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
Tulane University of Louisiana has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 45.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 28,901 | 8,078 | 28% | 1,647 |
| 2015–16 | 26,257 | 8,008 | 30.5% | 1,719 |
| 2016–17 | 32,006 | 8,162 | 25.5% | 1,856 |
| 2017–18 | 35,622 | 7,657 | 21.5% | 1,905 |
| 2018–19 | 38,816 | 6,725 | 17.3% | 1,909 |
| 2019–20 | 42,185 | 5,431 | 12.9% | 1,821 |
| 2020–21 | 43,892 | 4,877 | 11.1% | 1,801 |
| 2021–22 | 45,525 | 4,385 | 9.6% | 2,027 |
| 2022–23 | 31,615 | 3,621 | 11.5% | 1,843 |
| 2023–24 | 27,936 | 4,077 | 14.6% | 1,867 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 17,629 | 2,673 | 15.2% |
| Men | 10,307 | 1,404 | 13.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–750 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 700–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–33 | 31% |
How Tulane University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is 14.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,077 admitted of 27,936 applicants).
Is Tulane University of Louisiana test optional?
Tulane University of Louisiana is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tulane University of Louisiana?
Tulane University of Louisiana received 27,936 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,077.
What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana?
Admitted students at Tulane University of Louisiana typically scored 690–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 700–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tulane University of Louisiana getting harder to get into?
Tulane University of Louisiana has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 28% in 2014–15 to 14.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://tulane.edu/.