New Orleans, LA
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $78,600
Tuition (Out of State): $78,600
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 185
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1834
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://medicine.tulane.edu
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 510
Average GPA: 3.7
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 8.3 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for Tulane
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities... Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School...
- 2. Community, Diversity, and Equity – What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane?
- 3. Other – Who knows you best and how would they describe you?
- 4. Leadership and Teamwork – Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held.
- 5. Academic and Research Experiences – Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interests.
About the School
Tulane University Health Sciences Center is in the midst of a spectacular renaissance and, as a result, has become a most interesting place to study medicine. While much can be said about the faculty, curriculum, research programs, facilities, and other components of the Health Sciences Center, there can be no doubt that what has made Tulane University School of Medicine special is its student body, arguably the most diverse of all the nation's medical schools. The diversity of students, combined with an open and cooperative faculty, has led to the development of a true academic community, a community in which students learn in a non-hostile environment, with the help of friends and colleagues.
Curriculum
The School of Medicine offers an outstanding curriculum that is designed to prepare students for any field of medicine they wish to pursue upon graduation. There is an excellent balance between basic and clinical sciences with an emphasis on the attitudes, behaviors and clinical skills necessary to effectively practice medicine. The courses and clerkships can be reviewed at: www.som.tulane.edu/courses.html
Facilities
Founded in 1834, Tulane University School of Medicine is the 15th oldest medical school in the United States. Today the medical school is but one part of the Tulane University Health Sciences Center, which includes the School of Medicine, the Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, the University Health Service, the Tulane Regional Primate Research Center, the U.S.-Japan Biomedical Research Laboratories, and the Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research. Most components of the Health Sciences Center are located in the heart of historic New Orleans, near to the Vieux Carre (French Quarter), Aquarium of the Americas, the Louisiana Superdome and other major attractions.
Last Updated: Sep 14, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of Tulane:
Cost of Attendance: $531,520
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at Tulane, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $531,520. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 17% Nationally
The cost of living at Tulane is among the top 17% of all similar schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
The setting of Tulane offers exceptional access on both foot and bike. Students can thrive in this lively, connected neighborhood where everything from groceries to green spaces is just a short walk or ride away.
School Address: 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112
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