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11.5%Acceptance
$65,538Tuition
7,759Students
89%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,268Earnings
#2 in LouisianaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$65,538
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,538
Average Net Price
$43,939
Students Receiving Financial Aid
9.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,088
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$18,088
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,826
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
70.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
9.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,957
$30,001 – $48,000 $22,974
$48,001 – $75,000 $26,839
$75,001 – $110,000 $36,543
$110,001+ $58,219

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay $43,939 annually at Tulane after financial aid, despite the $84,826 sticker price. Low-income families with less than $30,000 pay just $20,957, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $58,219. Four years costs between $83,828 and $232,876 depending on family income. The university is known for enrolling affluent students, with only 9.28% receiving Pell Grants.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to $217 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $63,268 ten years out, common for Tulane's strong business and pre-med programs. The 70.80% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' earning power in competitive fields.

Middle-class families get squeezed the hardest here, paying nearly double what low-income families pay. Wealthy students whose families can afford full freight get the premium New Orleans experience that defines Tulane's party-friendly reputation.

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