The real 4-year cost of Tulane University of Louisiana in Louisiana
Over the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published tuition and required fees at Tulane University of Louisiana went from $38,664 to $75,136, an average of 3.8% a year. The 2026–27 figure is the school's own announced rate.
2026–27 rate announced: $75,136Fall 2026 and spring 2027 full-time tuition $70,622 plus mandatory fees (academic support $2,800, campus health $874, student activity $320, recreation $520); total stated on the rate sheet.source
2008–2030: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $38,664 | – | – |
| 2009 | $40,584 | – | – |
| 2010 | $41,884 | – | – |
| 2011 | $43,434 | – | – |
| 2012 | $45,240 | – | – |
| 2013 | $46,930 | – | – |
| 2014 | $48,306 | – | – |
| 2015 | $49,638 | – | – |
| 2016 | $51,010 | – | – |
| 2017 | $52,960 | – | – |
| 2018 | $54,820 | – | – |
| 2019 | $56,800 | – | – |
| 2020 | $58,852 | – | – |
| 2021 | $60,814 | – | – |
| 2022 | $62,844 | – | – |
| 2023 | $65,538 | – | – |
| 2026 | $75,136 | $75,136 | – |
| 2027 | – | $78,021 | $77,562–$78,480 |
| 2028 | – | $81,017 | $80,067–$81,973 |
| 2029 | – | $84,128 | $82,652–$85,622 |
| 2030 | – | $87,359 | $85,321–$89,433 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $75,136 |
| Year 2 | $78,021 |
| Year 3 | $81,017 |
| Year 4 | $84,128 |
| 4-year total | $318,303 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $278,303
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $169,429
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Announced 2026–27
- $20,538/ yr
- rising 4.1% / yr
- Projected 4-year add-on
- $87,358
School’s own published rateFirst-year weighted-average housing $11,758 + minimum meal plan $8,780.source
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200 a year (national median, not included).
Housing here is rising faster than tuition.
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