School Overview

Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was founded as a public medical college in 1834, and became a comprehensive university in 1847. Home to 16 departments, 17 interdisciplinary programs, and 9 unique academic centers, the School of Liberal Arts offers over 150 service learning courses each academic year, actively engaging Tulane students in the community. We offer more than 70 majors in five different schools, including science and engineering, architecture, business, liberal arts and public health.