Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
#32 in Largest Medical Schools
Founded in 1931, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is a Public school located in New Orleans, LA.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is ranked 32nd in Largest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 510 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 3.86 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is $67,224 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 5.05% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 840 medical school students have enrolled to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is $36,230 for Louisiana residents and $67,224 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 10.00% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans's tuition is 3.30% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of Louisiana medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is $10,376 for Louisiana residents and $18,851 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $13,089 for Louisiana residents and $25,362 for out-of-state students
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Tuition & Fees | $36,230 | $67,224 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Louisiana Public Medical School Average | $36,230 | $67,224 |
| Undergraduate Program | $10,376 | $18,851 |
| Graduate Program | $13,089 | $25,362 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 510. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.86 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 510 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 3.86 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 3.75 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 5.05% where 3,865 applicants have applied to and 195 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 3,865 | 642 (16.6%) |
3,223 (83.4%) |
1,646 (42.6%) |
2,203 (57.0%) |
| Enrolled | 195 | 171 (87.7%) |
24 (12.3%) |
80 (41.0%) |
115 (59.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.05% | 26.68% | 0.74% | 4.86% | 5.23% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 3.70% | 18.06% | 1.01% | 4.23% | 3.32% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 195 first-time students have enrolled in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.By residency, 87.7% of new students is Louisiana residents and 12.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 59.0% of enrolled students is women and 41.0% is men students.
A total of 840 students have enrolled to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. By gender, there are 361 male and 478 female students at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 840 |
| Men Students | 361 |
| Women Students | 478 |
| First-time Students | 195 |