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Tulane University

Tulane University of Louisiana
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Tulane enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$18,088
Total Cost of Attendance$87,004

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,126 $64,504
$30-48k $18,041 $72,164
$48-75k $20,149 $80,596
$75-110k $28,207 $112,828
$110k+ $56,667 $226,668

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Tulane University

9.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$20,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Tulane University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$63,268
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,500
Median Debt
3.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Tulane University — 3.1x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Tulane University True Cost by Family Income

9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Tulane enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,126 $64,504
$30-48k $18,041 $72,164
$48-75k $20,149 $80,596
$75-110k $28,207 $112,828
$110k+ $56,667 $226,668

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$18,088
Total Cost of Attendance$87,004

Financial Aid & Student Debt

9.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$20,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$50,220
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Tulane University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Tulane University actually cost per year?
Tulane University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,004/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $27,838/yr, a 68% discount off sticker price.
Does Tulane University offer good financial aid?
9% of Tulane University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Tulane University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Tulane University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Tulane University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $16,126/yr at Tulane University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $56,667/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Tulane University worth the cost?
Tulane University graduates earn a median of $63,268 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $348,016 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Tulane University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.