Safety Score
5.51 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New Orleans, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Tulane University of Louisiana
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 13,078-student campus.
- 5.51
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,629
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- LA rank
- 13,078
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Tulane University of Louisiana reports 5.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,629 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.51
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,629
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 88%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 53
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Tulane University of Louisiana decreased from 73 to 53 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesTulane University of Louisiana is a Private Nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA, enrolling approximately 13,078 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 191 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,078 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Tulane University of Louisiana is "Rape" with 74 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 0.69 incidents per 1,000 students, Tulane University of Louisiana reports 697% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2629
See peer comparison
State Rank (LA)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
53
across 11 crime categories
Where Tulane University of Louisiana sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 12% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Tulane University of Louisiana percentile rank 13.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2629 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tulane University of Louisiana reports 697% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $68,678
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $68,678
- Avg Net Price
- $39,949
- Median Debt
- $20,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 14%
- SAT Average
- 1448
- SAT Math Range
- 700–770
- ACT Average
- 32
- ACT Range
- 31–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 88%
- Retention Rate
- 93%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,220
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $63,268
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTulane University of Louisiana: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 18% (65 → 53 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Fondling | 3 | 17 | 17 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 20 | 30 | 24 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Tulane University of Louisiana vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
LA
Tulane University of Louisiana
5.51 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
William Rainey Harper College
0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
University of Southern Mississippi
0.92 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 13,069 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · 13,110 enrolled
Safety Score 0.92
American University
Washington, DC · 13,019 enrolled
Safety Score 0.77
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ · 13,007 enrolled
Safety Score 0.54
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Lee'S Summit, MO · 12,994 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Tulane University of Louisiana nationally (rank #2629), regardless of size or state.
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
National Rank #2628
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
National Rank #2630
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
National Rank #2627
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
National Rank #2631
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #2626
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tulane University of Louisiana safe?
Tulane University of Louisiana has a safety score of 5.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,629 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tulane University of Louisiana?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Tulane University of Louisiana compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Tulane University of Louisiana have fire safety data?
Yes. Tulane University of Louisiana reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Tulane University of Louisiana's Safety Profile
Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA enrolls 13,078 students and has a safety score of 5.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2629 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 73 in 2022 to 53 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Tulane University of Louisiana's 5.51 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Tulane University of Louisiana against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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