Tulane University has a reputation on the upswing and a year-to-year acceptance rate on the downswing. But even as its legacy continues to expand, one thing remains the same: academics have and will continue to be the most important factor weighed by Tulane admission officers. And GPA is perhaps the most important aspect of any given applicant’s academic performance. 

What sort of GPA should prospective Tulane students aim for in order to ensure they’ve put their best foot forward on their applications? Well, we’ll review the data compiled by Tulane to provide you with a well-informed answer!

What is a Good GPA To Get into Tulane?

To ground this discussion, let’s review the most recent acceptance rates recorded at this private research university. For applicants to Tulane’s Class of 2029, 14.46% earned admission. For the Class of 2028, 13.98% received acceptances, while 14.59% did for the Class of 2027.

GPA Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2028

The following is the GPA breakdown of the members of Tulane’s Class of 2028:

GPA	Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2028
4.0	12.81%
3.75-3.99	40.27%
3.5-3.74	28.99%
3.25-3.49	11.28%
3.0-3.24	4.41%
2.5-2.99	1.69%
2.0-2.49	0.44%
1.0-1.99	0.11%

GPA Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2027

The following is the GPA breakdown of the members of Tulane’s Class of 2027:

GPA	Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2027
4.0	12.9%
3.75-3.99	37.4%
3.5-3.74	30.4%
3.25-3.49	12.9%
3.0-3.24	4.6%
2.5-2.99	1.3%
2.0-2.49	0.5%
1.0-1.99	0%

GPA Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2026

The following is the GPA breakdown of the members of Tulane’s Class of 2026:

GPA	Percentage of Tulane University Class of 2026
4.0	9.6%
3.75-3.99	33.1%
3.5-3.74	32.62%
3.25-3.49	17.25%
3.0-3.24	5.7%
2.5-2.99	1.63%
2.0-2.49	0.05%
1.0-1.99	0.05%

Further Context on GPAs of Tulane Students

So, across all three recent cycles, the plurality of students earned admission to Tulane with GPAs clocking in at roughly 3.5-3.99. While Tulane does have a record of admitting a slim proportion of students with 4.0s and GPAs below 3.5, but these students are in the minority. Still, there are plenty of other factors that go into a competitive Tulane application, as Tulane uses a holistic review to evaluate applications. Remember: great grades are just one piece of the puzzle, and often, the students with perfect grades also happen to be quite dull!

Can I Get into Tulane University with a Low GPA?

As the data above bear out, it’s indeed possible to earn admission to Tulane with a GPA that’s not so hot. But that doesn’t mean that you should bank on admission, as it’s not probable, especially if your application lacks strong extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, or test scores. The truth is that nothing can beat a strong GPA when it comes to standing out over other applicants. What’s more, many of the students who do earn admission to Tulane with poor GPAs likely had some special status that merited extra consideration, such as being a recruited athlete.

How Ivy Coach Can Help Your Child’s Chances at Tulane

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