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Tulane University
About
The Tulane University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tula...
The Tulane University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University School of Law and the Tulane University School of Medicine are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 394 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,113
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 7.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 4,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =363 | 61.4 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =103 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =126 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =187 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =199 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 212 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 224 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =227 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 229 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =246 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 264 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 331 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =453 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =573 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 637 | 55.5 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tulane University?
Tulane University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =597, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =394.
When was Tulane University founded?
Tulane University was founded in 1834.
What are the top subjects at Tulane University?
Top subjects at Tulane University include: Politics, Archaeology, Anatomy & Physiology, Anthropology, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health.
Where is Tulane University located?
Tulane University is located in New Orleans, United States.