What is with Tulane?

jmmom
Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:03:37 +0000

I don’t have the exact figures at hand, but for the Class of 2009, somewhere over 85% returned when Tulane re-opened after Katrina. My S was one of them; he transferred after that term, but only because he HAD to: his was one of the 3 Engineering majors that Tulane phased-out in a post-Katrina downsizing.

He greatly lamented leaving; was aware of very few students transferring who didn’t have to.

Their first freshman admissions class post-Katrina was about as an other poster said above - somewhat smaller than usual, due to lower yield. Totally expected.

The experience at Tulane appears to continue to be excellent for the kids who choose it - my S liked many things about it even more than the place where he now goes (a top 15, highly selective U). Community service is now an integral part of the Tulane curriculum, as Tulane’s post-Katrina renewal has focused on being a place where you can receive a top-flight education while being part of the renewal of a great city.