Enrollment: 218
Average GMAT: 654.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 540-730
Average Undergrad GPA: 331.00
Regular Application Deadline: 05/01
Rolling Admission: No
School Type: Private
Average Age: 26.00
Average Work Experience (months): 48
Student Faculty Ratio: 22:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 129

Average Starting Salary: $83,600.00
Hired Consulting: 5%
Hired Finance: 55%
Hired Operations: 3%
Hired Marketing: 23%

Out-of-State Tuition: $40,229.50
In-State Tuition: $40,229.50
Financial Aid Deadline: 04/15
Students Receiving Some Aid: 80%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $41,055.00

2010 Entrepreneurial Programs: Business Schools

Students Say - Academics
A lot has changed but also stayed the same for MBA students at Tulane. Students note that being "part of the first class in a new curriculum following Hurricane Katrina," they can "see the value in the changes that were made even though there have been a few bumps in the road while the changes have been implemented." "Class size" is still "one of the strong points about Tulane," with sizes "around 50 students." And many happily report that "Tulane has . . . recovered from Hurricane Katrina as [has] New Orleans." "Courses in finance, international business, and entrepreneurship" are strong-particularly finance (many here take "at least a supporting concentration in finance") and entrepreneurship (which is "nationally ranked")-though some find "a limitation of course variety because of the small enrollment."
MBAs appreciate the "at-home atmosphere" at Tulane's Freeman School between students and their "knowledgeable, outgoing, and sometimes brilliantly innovative" professors. They "want students to ask questions and visit them in their office," explains one student. Despite a general feeling of administrative uncertainty after the hurricane, students are confident that "once the faculty turnover has settled down, things will be excellent." But until then, they note, "The professors we have had, are top-notch." And this helps to keep the stress low during the school's intensive 7-week academic terms. Be warned: the heavy course work starts on day one and doesn't let up until exam day. Before the hurricane, Tulane had experienced impressive growth, and while there are no plans to change that outlook, "enrollment has been lower." Despite this, Tulane is rising with the city. As one student explains, "Some of my classmates decided to transfer to other schools after they evacuated, [but] most of them came back to New Orleans," proving that "the attractiveness of the city and the school" are tough to resist. In light of all this, the school has been "very responsive and receptive to students" who acknowledge that "change is a part of life here." One thing that probably will not change is Freeman's overriding mission of "providing the skills that will be directly applicable to your career."

Students Say - Admissions
Freeman reviews applications to its graduate programs in three separate rounds, and the school encourages students to apply as early as possible to maximize their chances of gaining admission. The following is required to apply: an undergraduate transcript, an affidavit of support, GMAT scores, TOEFL scores (for international students), two letters of recommendation, a current resume, personal statement, and interview. Minority recruitment efforts include Destination MBA, the National Black MBA Association Career Fair, targeted GMASS searches, and minority fellowships.

Students Say - Campus Life
The Goldring/Woldenberg Hall II building and the facility earn top marks from all students, who find it "attractive and technologically advanced-amazing." With all the "latest and greatest technology, including a trading floor, digital media theater, 60-inch plasma TVs...[and] a number of breakout rooms for students to use for group work," students found plenty of room to host speakers, club meetings, and social functions. And even after all that's gone on, students still report that "the facility is state of the art and has recovered from damage of the hurricane." Students also enthusiastically agree that "New Orleans is a great place to live, and our alumni are great." We have several school-sponsored events that are usually well organized, though in New Orleans style," MBAs report. They add, "Social functions are extremely fun and occur quite often. We usually have a great turnout for each and every one, which makes for great friendships and networking opportunities within the MBA program."
Students here are "very outgoing socially and creative in applying their skills towards real life." One student explains, "For example, we meet every Thursday for 'Think and Drink' and have a 'Social Chair' as a VP position in student government. We also consult with businesses, volunteer, and network more than any other school I see at conferences." One student approvingly notes, "Student organizations also invite speakers [and] do community consulting and other helpful jobs for the communities in New Orleans." "Being in New Orleans, Tulane offers outstanding life outside of the classroom," says one student. "Great food, great music, great festivals, great easygoing people . . . who could ask for anything better?"

Students Say - Careers
Career prep begins as soon as students arrive at the Freeman School; orientation includes training in the use of eRecruiting, Tulane's online student information-management system. Subsequent training in interviewing, resume building, internship hunting, and salary negotiation follows and is offered throughout the program. Tulane also maintains a database (called the Career Consultants Network) of Freeman alumni willing to counsel current students. Job fairs and other recruiting events pepper Freeman's academic calendar.
The school's best efforts notwithstanding, students are less than 100-percent satisfied with their Career Office. One MBA explains that although "the CMC has a horrible reputation...it is what the students make of it." Most students concede that "the New Orleans economy is a drawback, but with aggressive...networking students have the opportunity to land very good jobs." "Many students in my class have landed great jobs in New York, Houston, Dallas, and a few in New Orleans, among other places," says one student.
Companies most likely to hire Freeman MBAs include Bank of America, Citibank, Credit Suisse, D&T Management Solutions, Entergy, FedEx, First Union Securities, Jackson & Rhodes, JPMorgan Chase, PA Consulting, Reliant Energy, Towers Perrin, and TXU.

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