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Tulane University

Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nickname
Green Wave
Established
1834
Tulane University

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.