Tulane University of Louisiana
- Private
- Research university
Tulane University of Louisiana: international tuition 68,678 USD per year, one-year total cost 87,004 USD, acceptance rate 14%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 95.
Yes. International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, may compete for Tulane merit scholarships and seek need-based aid if eligible. Need-based aid is stated as up to $30,000 annually for 2025-2026 and requires a CSS Profile.
Getting in. The school admits 14% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 700–750, Math 700–770, ACT 31–34. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 95+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 87,004 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Tulane University of Louisiana?
International tuition is 68,678 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 87,004 USD.
Does Tulane University of Louisiana offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, may compete for Tulane merit scholarships and seek need-based aid if eligible. Need-based aid is stated as up to $30,000 annually for 2025-2026 and requires a CSS Profile.
What English scores does Tulane University of Louisiana require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Tulane University of Louisiana?
The acceptance rate is 14%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Malia Briggs2026Vlog
- catalina2023Vlog
- R247 Success2026Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says all applicants receive partial-merit consideration through the Common Application, but that statement does not explicitly identify international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state that Tulane has need-blind admission for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational students seeking need-based aid must submit a CSS Profile and required supporting documents.
Scholarships at this school
Tulane Global ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: may cover your full tuition and fees or may even cover your full cost of attendance
Tulane presents Global Scholarships in its international aid section as merit scholarships for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early Action (November 10) or Early Decision (November 1)
Tulane Need-Based Scholarship for International StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: It is highly recommended you do so by February 15.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiA certified secondary school record covering at least three full years is required, sent directly by your school.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- InterviewOptional
- Teacher recommendationNot required
- PortfolioOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision application deadline (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Secondary School Report due (ED)Documents+17 days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+26 days
- Secondary School Report due (EA)Documents+26 days
- Need-based financial-aid applications, including CSS Profile, due (ED)Financial aid+31 days
- Early Decision notification (ED)Decision+61 days
- Need-based financial-aid applications, including CSS Profile, due (EA)Financial aid+61 days
- Early Action notification (by) (EA)Decision+87 days
- Early Decision deposit deadline (ED)Deposit+92 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Secondary School Report due (ED2)Documents+92 days
- Secondary School Report due (RD)Documents+92 days
- Optional portfolio/audition due (RD)Documents+109 days
- Early Decision II notification (by) (ED2)Decision+123 days
- CSS Profile deadline for international need-based aidFinancial aid+123 days
- Need-based financial-aid applications, including CSS Profile, due (RD)Financial aid+123 days
- Early Decision II deposit deadline (ED2)Deposit+137 days
- Regular Decision notification (RD)Decision+168 days
- Early Action deposit deadline (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Regular Decision deposit deadline (RD)Deposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data