22 'Party Schools' That Also Offer Surprisingly Elite Academics

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Akanksha Sharma
June 16, 2025

12. Tulane University (New Orleans, LA): Mardi Gras & Medical Marvels

Sept. 6, 2014 - Opening day for the new Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University. This is from the halftime show. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Vegasjon

Located in the heart of New Orleans, a city synonymous with celebration, Tulane naturally boasts a vibrant social life deeply intertwined with its unique cultural setting. Yet, Tulane is also a highly respected private research university with particular strengths in public health and tropical medicine (a legacy of its location), architecture, Latin American studies, and business. Students benefit from rigorous academics while immersed in one of America’s most unique cities, offering a compelling combination of serious study and unparalleled cultural experience.

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