Chemical Engineering Major at Tulane University

Programme overview

Chemical engineering combines principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to design processes that economically and sustainably meet human needs for energy, food, healthcare, and technology. Chemical engineers are not only leaders in traditional chemical, oil and gas, and brewing industries, but they are also at the forefront of advancements in pharmaceutical discovery and production, renewable energy, biotechnology, and environmental protection. All students participate in an internship through the core curriculum.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering | Duration: 120 credit hours (two semesters) | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

The Chemical Engineering (CENG) program of study includes a solid foundation in math and science, major-specific core material in chemical and biomolecular engineering, plus exposure to the humanities and social sciences. In order to graduate with a B.S.E. degree in Chemical Engineering, students must fulfill the following requirements: Major Specific : The engineering courses, including the core chemical engineering courses*, engineering electives, and the advanced specialization electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College-level, not programme-specific: the degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and a minimum grade point average of 2.000.

USD 70,622 a year (2026-27). Newcomb-Tulane College full-time undergraduate tuition: $35,311 per semester, $70,622 for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Tuition only; excludes the mandatory academic support, campus health, student activity and recreation fees ($4,514), housing, dining and h Source

First-year entry in the Fall semester; application timelines are Early Decision (November 1), Early Action (November 10), Early Decision II (January 15) and Regular Decision (January 15).

Transfer students enter in the Fall or Spring semester.

First-year Early Decision application deadline is November 1 with decisions by December 15 and an enrollment deposit deadline of January 15; Early Action deadline is November 10 with decisions by January 10 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year Early Decision II application deadline is January 15 with decisions by February 15 and a deposit deadline of March 1; Regular Decision application deadline is January 15 with decisions by April 1 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year applications open on August 1 and are submitted through the Common Application; the SAT or ACT is not required for admission but is considered when submitted, and is recommended for academic merit scholarship consideration.

Transfer application deadlines: Spring entry October 15; Fall early (non-binding) February 1; Fall regular April 15, with rolling decisions. Applicants apply through the Common Application and ACT or SAT scores are optional.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.tulane.edu/

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