Tulane University is a research-oriented private university in the south of the United States and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). It was founded in 1834 and is located in New Orleans, LA. The school has 9 schools including business school, law school, medical school, and architecture school. In the 2014 USNEWS National Comprehensive University Rankings, it ranked 52nd, tied with George Washington University, Ohio State University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Washington.