Tulane University

Tulane University of Louisiana
Former names
Medical College of Louisiana (1834–1847)
University of Louisiana (1847–1884)
MottoNon Sibi Sed Suis (Latin)
Motto in English
"Not for oneself, but for one's own"
TypePrivate research university
Established1834; 192 years ago (1834)
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliations
Endowment$2.47 billion (2025)
PresidentMichael Fitts
Academic staff
approx. 1,200
Administrative staff
approx. 2,900
Students14,027 (Fall 2022)
Undergraduates8,610
Postgraduates5,452
Location
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
,
United States

29°56′N 90°07′W / 29.94°N 90.12°W / 29.94; -90.12
CampusLarge city, 110 acres (0.45 km2)
Other campuses
NewspaperTulane Hullabaloo
ColorsGreen and blue
   
NicknameGreen Wave
Sporting affiliations
MascotRiptide the Pelican
Websitetulane.edu

The Tulane University of Louisiana (commonly referred to as Tulane University) 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.

References

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  4. ↑ "College Navigator - Tulane University of Louisiana". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  5. ↑ "College Navigator - Tulane University of Louisiana". nces.ed.gov.
  6. ↑ "Tulane University Style Guide". October 28, 2021. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
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  8. ↑ Katzmann, Christopher W.; O'Dwyer, Kathryn. "The Founding of Tulane University". New Orleans Historical. Retrieved June 26, 2022.