Tulane University is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its strong public health school, service learning requirement, and vibrant cultural setting. Its location in one of America's most distinctive cities provides unique opportunities for community engagement and interdisciplinary study of culture, public policy, and the environment.
Mascot: Green Wave
Notable Alumni
David Filo (co-founder of Yahoo!)•Douglas Hurley (NASA astronaut)•Lisa P. Jackson (former EPA Administrator)
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Safety
Campus crime dropped 32% from 2023 to 2024 and 42% since 2019. TUPD officers responded to over 8,000 calls in their expanded patrol area in 2024.
While the Uptown/Audubon area near campus is one of New Orleans' safer neighborhoods, the broader city has elevated crime rates. Exercise awareness beyond the TUPD patrol perimeter.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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