Tulane's Early Decision: Do they defer many applicants?

I'm trying to prepare myself for any possibility with my Tulane early decision application. Does anyone know if Tulane is known for deferring early decision applicants and what my chances are if I get deferred?

Tulane University tends to follow the general Early Decision admissions process where they aim to either accept, deny, or defer the decision. A significant portion of Tulane's applicant pool does apply Early Decision so the number of deferrals can be substantial. However, the exact percentages can vary from year to year and are not generally published.

Some applicants will be deferred, which means the admissions committee wants to evaluate their application in the context of the entire Regular Decision pool. This isn't a rejection—it's essentially giving your application a second review.

If you do find yourself deferred, don't panic. It's important to note that a deferral isn't necessarily a negative reflection on your chances of eventual acceptance; rather, it indicates that the admissions office still considers you to be a qualified candidate who could still potentially get an acceptance in the Regular Decision round.

If you're deferred, the best course of action is to maintain strong academic performance, participate in meaningful extracurricular activities, and potentially let Tulane know if they continue to be one of your top-choice schools. That follow-up after a deferral can sometimes make a positive difference.