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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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