Tulane University is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded as a public medical college in 1834 and became a comprehensive university in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884. Tulane is the 9th oldest private university in the Association of American Universities, which includes major research universities in the United States and Canada. The Tulane University Law School and Tulane University Medical School are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States. Tulane is one of the most selective universities in the United States with an acceptance rate of 9.73% for the Class of 2025. U.S. News & World Report categorizes the university as "most selective," the highest degree of selectivity the magazine offers.
| Former names | Medical College of Louisiana (1834–1847), University of Louisiana (1847–1884) |
| Motto | Non Sibi Sed Suis (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Not for oneself, but for one's own |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1834 |
| Academic affiliations | AAU, ORAU, URA, NAICU, SURA, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $1.45 billion (2020) |
| President | Michael Fitts |
| Academic staff | approx. 1,200 |
| Administrative staff | approx. 2,900 |
| Students | 14,062 |
| Undergraduates | 8,610 |
| Postgraduates | 5,452 |
| Campus | Urban, 110 acres |
| Colors | Green and Blue |
| Mascot | Riptide the Pelican |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – FBS, The American |
About Tulane University
One of the top higher education institutions in Louisiana, the university is based in New Orleans. It was originally founded as a public medical college and later became a private university.
Achievement of Tulane University
The university was formerly titled the Medical College of Louisiana and the University of Louisiana. It became Tulane in 1884.
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Latest information about Tulane University updated on July 28 2021.
