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#9 Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in AmericaTulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $39,949 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,500 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#9 of 950
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- Best colleges for business in America#34 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#34 of 1,318
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- Best test-optional colleges in America#61 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#58 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#58 of 1,283
- Best colleges for art and design in America#56 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#61 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#61 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#61 of 1,162
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#37 of 704
- Best colleges for music in America#57 of 1,063
- Best mid-size colleges in America#36 of 667
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- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#40 of 704
- Best colleges for computer science in America#45 of 750
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#116 of 1,829
- Most selective colleges in America#52 of 683
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In Louisiana
- Best colleges in Louisiana#1 of 24
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- Best test-optional colleges in Louisiana#1 of 21
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- Best colleges for English in Louisiana#1 of 20
- Best colleges for history in Louisiana#1 of 20
- Best colleges for mathematics in Louisiana#1 of 20
- Best colleges for chemistry in Louisiana#1 of 18
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Louisiana#1 of 18
- Best colleges for music in Louisiana#1 of 17
- Best colleges for art and design in Louisiana#1 of 16
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Louisiana#1 of 16
- Best colleges for computer science in Louisiana#1 of 14
- Best colleges for marketing in Louisiana#1 of 14
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Louisiana#1 of 12
- Best colleges for finance in Louisiana#1 of 12
- Best mid-size colleges in Louisiana#1 of 12
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Louisiana#1 of 11
- Best colleges for engineering in Louisiana#1 of 10
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,448 · ACT 32.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$37,362
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $87,004 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 8,077 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 38% · Women 62% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 18% |
| Total students | 13,078 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $39,949 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $87,004 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 86% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 51% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 48% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 71% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,268 |
| Admission rate | 14% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 10% |
| Average SAT | 1448 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 700–750 |
| SAT math | 700–770 |
| ACT composite | 31–34 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Finance | |
| Computer science | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Economics | |
| Romance languages | |
| International relations | |
| Communication studies | |
| Other health professions and related clinical sciences | |
| Political science | |
| Programming | |
| Other homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services | |
| Psychology | |
| Public relations | |
| English | |
| Anthropology | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Social sciences | |
| Sociology | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Health sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Broadcasting |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Architecture, Area studies, Biochemistry, Business (general), Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Classics, Computing and information science, Dance, Design, Engineering Physics, Experimental psychology, Film and video, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, German, History, Homeland Security, Human resources, Information technology, International business, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Mathematics, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Music, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Other social sciences, Paralegal studies, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-law and legal studies, Public health, Real Estate Development, Religious studies, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Software and media applications, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology | |
| Health professions |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 5% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 4% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $18,868 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 7 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 69%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $181,111Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 52% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)About 9 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 371,8532020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | New OrleansAbout 14 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 55°F1991–2020 normal, from NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON, LA US, about 2 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 85°F1991–2020 normal, from NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON, LA US, about 2 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.45 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.25 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.20 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.23 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Tulane University of Louisiana’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 4% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Tulane University of Louisiana cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $39,949 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Tulane University of Louisiana?
- Tulane University of Louisiana admitted 14% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Tulane University of Louisiana’s graduates do?
- 86% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $63,268; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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- IPEDS unit ID 160755
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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