Tulane University of Louisiana Top Questions

Students at Tulane are very friendly. It's definitely a change from the small town I came from.

My classmates are a diverse group of individuals from all over the world who come from many different backgrounds;however, the one thing that we have in common is our desire for a higher education, which is enough.

Very driven, but happy students. They worked extremely hard but also took the oppotunity to enjoy the culture of New Orleans in their free time.

Very interested in Neruoscience.

JAPPY Priviledged girls from Long Island.

There's all different types of people, but for the most part everyone is down to earth and willing to say hello.

passionate about whatever they do. and kinda goofy but fun and nice.

The school is predominately white. Outside of that it consists of an even mix of Asian and African-Americans. There is a strong LGBT presence on campus, and it is widely accepted (I have friends that are LGBT, so I know about the social aspects of that part of campus life). There is a really strong Jewish presence on campus, but it's not felt unless you actively go to be part of it. Students tend to be from more well off families, but there are those that could not otherwise come to this school if it weren't for very generous scholarships. Most students are from the northeast, but there is also a large pull from FL, TX, LA, and CA. The rest of the student body is greatly varied. As far as politics are concerned, most students lean conservative, especially when considering a college campus. However, there is also a louder left voice on campus, but the numbers don't seem to be on their side. Students are very concerned with how much they'll earn one day. If they aren't, that means they have some goals in life to be more of a non-profit social change maker. That is one type that is also very common on campus.

Tulane, like most private universities, is overrun with upper-middle class white kids. There are a lot of frat boys and sorority girls, easily identifiable by the Greek gear they wear on designated days. Religious (especially Christian and Jewish), LGBT, and minority organizations are all present and vocal on campus, but to a lesser extent. Most students seem to come from the South or the New York area, which means the student body is pretty divided on a lot of issues. I wouldn't say Tulane is particularly political, but everyone does community service, so to varying extents, we're all socially engaged. Big draws to Tulane include its business, law, and medical schools, so a large chunk of the students are pretty intent on making good money one day.

Tulane is definitely mostly white and northern. But, my college friends are a gay, black, asian, indian, you name it. My friends have jokingly complained about the diversity, but I think for a private college it's not awful. Could be better, but not awful. I think if you are looking for a group of fellow ethnic/racial/religious/sexualorientated people, you can find it. As the president of VOX, Voice for Planned Parenthood, I met tons of lesbian and bi students who were involved in the Gay Straight Alliance as well as VOX. On the other side of the coin, there are also pro-life organizations. There is a christian students organization and an organization than plans alcohol and drug free night time events for students who don't drink or do drugs. I was not and did not want to be involved in either of those...and that was fine! I worked at WTUL, the on campus radio station, and met a lot of cool students there. I also was in PHAT, Peer Health Advocates of Tulane, an organization that ran fun interactive health related events (sexual health, healthy eating, and more). So I think there is a niche for everyone. At first at Tulane, I think I was a little taken aback by the wealth of my fellow students. But on consideration, I decided that I would have felt like that going from a public school to any expensive private college, not just Tulane. I had a scholarship, so I felt a little like everyone else had way more money than I did. But that was just not true. Most of my friends are on scholarship or financial aid as well. A lot of the adjustment was what any student goes through at any college. Tulane is definitely full of involved and active students. There are college republican and democrat organizations. The democrat group throws fun parties called "Drinking Liberally." What I loved most about Tulane (and when you consider this, remember I was NOT in the business school, which is a very different atmosphere) was that lots of the students were focused on social change and social entrepreneurship, rather than earning the big bucks. There were lots of competitions and grants from start ups with a social impact, and the service learning requirements got tons of students involved in the community a lot more than most other schools would have.

Many people here complain about the lack of diversity in the student body. Sure, there are a lot of white kids, but the amazing thing about Tulane is the diversity amongst students of even the same race. The high cost of tuition attracts a generally affluent population, but everyone here is from a different household and financial standing, and everyone has a unique story. One of my good friends here is a bisexual swing-dancer from a small town in Idaho, another is a musician from San Francisco who just released an EP, and yet another is a dancer who aspires to test missiles and work with the MythBusters someday. I know a girl here from Spain, a guy from Panama, an Ohio native who has spent the last two years in Mexico, and others who have already experienced more than I can imagine. We're known here for our large Jewish population as well as our "work hard, play hard" attitude, but I've never once felt out of place here as an agnostic girl who would often prefer to stay in and watch a movie over going out and getting trashed. One of the things that particularly drew me to the school was the surrounding area. Sure, Mardi Gras is something I look forward to experiencing, but I'm mostly talking about the neighborhoods of New Orleans that have been in severe disrepair since the Katrina disaster. My love for volunteering served me well in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but there is so much more to be done here in New Orleans. Because of this, the student body here is predominantly liberal, outgoing, and very involved. But whatever one's religion, politics, stance on alcohol, or ideas for how to spend a Saturday night, I firmly believe that anyone here can easily find their niche.

Tulane's student body is very geographically diverse, with many people from the Northeast. From my point of view, everyone should be capable of making and enjoying a group of friends. There are people who can be considered main stream, hipster, or on the far end of the "alternative" spectrum. Even the "frattiest" of Tulane's population wouldn't compare to those in Greek life at a public school. Most students tend to hang out with people who are most like themselves, but there really isn't a "social hierarchy" and everyone gets along. Greek life is a great way to make friends, but it isn't a necessity. We are welcoming two new sororities to our campus next year, making it easier to be Greek if thats the direction you choose. Tulane's student body definitely represents more of the "1{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}" versus the "99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}" but financial background isn't an alienating factor. Most students choose to dress comfortably for class, but its not unusual to dress in more fashionable clothes. Tulane students are driven, especially those in the Business or "B" school. They plan to be successful and involve themselves in activities that will help them in the future.

Very jewish, very northern. There are students from across the country, but i think there are an equal amount from New York as there are from Louisiana in the freshmen class.

Students are generally easy-going and friendly, and open to meeting different groups of people. There are people who clearly came to Tulane to party, but there are just as many who were interested in various community service opportunities and great education. Hillel and Chabad are very popular because of the prevalence of Jewish students, but both organizations are inclusive of everyone. There are definitely a lot of wealthy people here, with a lot of BMW's and Mercedes in the school parking lot. Because Tulane gives so much financial aid, there are a lot of students that got into "better" schools and chose to come down here. This makes for a very intelligent and well-rounded student body, as well as allowing for more middle and lower class students to take advantage of the lower cost. The campus definitely leans left, but politics are not a significant part of campus life.

This being New Orleans, homosexuality and queerness of all types is accepted and enjoyed. Race relations in the city are famously good, and although the students generally come from Northeastern states, Tulane has enough diversity such that no incoming student would feel out of place just because he or she were a racial, sexual, political, or religious minority compared to the whole. Students who might feel out of place are those who are shy or unsociable, but I firmly believe that any incoming student could find a niche and call Tulane home. Despite this diversity within groups, sociability between groups is less common. Any individual can certainly be friends with anyone he or she desires, but most sporting events draw a different crowd than local concerts, as you would expect. Financially, there are many wealthy people at Tulane. This is neither here nor there, but those with latent class resentments or anyone for whom this would be a discomfort should be aware of this fact. Politically the student body is generally liberal, but there are both young Democrats and young Republicans groups for the partisan. Students in the business school might talk about how much they'll earn one day, but English majors like me are satisfied to look forward to that wonderful day when we just might be employed at any job.

The typical Tulane student is someone who loves to party and drink. If that's not what you're into, you probably won't fit in. That being said, there's more diversity and different types of students than most people assume. While a lot of students come from well-to-do backgrounds, there's plenty of more students who are here on academic scholarships. Different students interact with each other all the time through activities, jobs, and classes. Tulane students for the most part are friendly and outgoing, more so than at other colleges and universities. This is why they are attracted to living in New Orleans and chose to attend Tulane in the first place. A lot of people assume that Tulane kids are all rich and from Northeastern Jewish communities, thus the nickname, "Jewlane." While there are a lot of students hailing from the Northeast, there are also a lot of local students, and Louisiana, Texas, and Florida are all very well represented at this school. It's not a Southern school in the sense that Ole Miss or Vanderbilt is, but it's not completely Northern either. Tulane students as a whole are politically apathetic. They are more involved in local issues, or just wrapped up in their own lives. Overall the university is politically liberal, but there's plenty of conservative students out there. If you want to get involved in politics, you can, but if you choose not to, you will be in good company.

I see a lot of diversity in my school, all different races, many people with disabilities, and international students. However, I personally do not hang out in the most diverse crowd. I don't know if it is me or if it is the way the school is structured. But I tend to see a lot of groups of people who aren't diverse at all, then others who have every kind of person you can imagine in a friend group. It really depends on your extra curricular activities. I know our school offers many clubs, including LBGT, religious groups, and multi-cultural groups.

The students here are predominantly of middle class to upper middle class. I, being lower middle class myself, do not feel out of place here. They generally don't brag about anything, like the stereotypes in movies portray. I have yet to meet a student being actually rude. The students are very proactive in their prospective fields of study. They leave announcements everywhere! Posters, putting chalk on the street, emails, every way you can possibly imagine. All types of students here interact. Here we are one big school body.

One of Tulane’s most notable attributes is the unique nature of its student body. Students come from around the globe to attend Tulane because it is a prestigious and well-rounded university. I’ve always believed that despite the differences that exist between the students, the fact that we all chose to come to Tulane University unites us. We all possess boundless school spirit and display these feelings every day. Everyone at Tulane is extremely friendly and welcomes each other with open arms. The relatively small student body compared to other schools allows for a close-knit group of students that enjoy helping each other despite their level of friendship. As I mentioned earlier, the students here definitely know how to have fun, whether it be activities around New Orleans or concerts on the quad, but also know when to be serious and get work done. The friends I have made here at Tulane are ones I know I will maintain relationships with long after we graduate and continue to make lasting memories. Regardless of the different backgrounds and cultures of the Tulane study body, we are all bonded by our love for Tulane.

One of Tulane’s most notable attributes is the unique nature of its student body. Students come from around the globe to attend Tulane because it is a prestigious and well-rounded university. I’ve always believed that despite the differences that exist between the students, the fact that we all chose to come to Tulane University unites us. We all possess boundless school spirit and display these feelings every day. Everyone at Tulane is extremely friendly and welcomes each other with open arms. The relatively small student body compared to other schools allows for a close-knit group of students that enjoy helping each other despite their level of friendship. As I mentioned earlier, the students here definitely know how to have fun, whether it be activities around New Orleans or concerts on the quad, but also know when to be serious and get work done. The friends I have made here at Tulane are ones I know I will maintain relationships with long after we graduate and continue to make lasting memories. Regardless of the different backgrounds and cultures of the Tulane study body, we are all bonded by our love for Tulane.