Published cost of attendance is $87,004. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,126, middle-income families pay around $20,149, higher-income families pay approximately $56,667.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $87,004 |
| Tuition and Fees | $68,678 |
| Room and Board | $18,868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$47,055 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $39,949 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,126 |
| $30–48k | $18,041 |
| $48–75k | $20,149 |
| $75–110k | $28,207 |
| $110k+ | $56,667 |
Published cost of attendance is $87,004. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,126, middle-income families pay around $20,149, higher-income families pay approximately $56,667. Azimuth ranks Tulane University of Louisiana #1325 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 7.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,574. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,816, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tulane University earn median 4-year earnings of $73,816, placing Tulane University of Louisiana in the 74.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $29,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Tulane University of Louisiana in the 2.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tulane University of Louisiana #552 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects strength across business, finance, and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 251 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,260, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Finance program graduates 249 students earning $129,850, while Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other with 179 graduates reaches $71,325. Communication and Media Studies and Political Science round out the top five, with graduates earning $76,945 and $71,160 respectively. Finance emerges as the highest aggregate-return major, combining substantial enrollment with strong earnings outcomes that anchor Tulane University of Louisiana's overall return profile.
