Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, also known as LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans, is located in New Orleans, LA, founded in 1931.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is $36,230 for Louisiana residents and $67,224 for others for the academic year 2026-2027.

Of the 3,865 applicants, 195 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 5.05% at LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.86 and the average MCAT score is 510.

2027 LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans M.D. Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is $36,230 for Louisiana residents and $67,224 for others for the academic year 2026-2027.

This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs. For major programs other than medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,376 for Louisiana residents and $18,851 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $13,089 for Louisiana residents and $25,362 for others.

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Dentistry program is $63,559. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,376 for Louisiana residents and $18,851 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $13,089 for Louisiana residents and $25,362 for others.

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 3.86 and the average MCAT score is 510. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as Louisiana medical schools.

The MCAT score of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is higher than average MCAT of Louisiana medical schools, but lower all medical schools.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 3,865 students applied to LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans and 195 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 5.05%.

533 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 15.87%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 195 matriculants, 41.0% are male and 59.0% are female. By legal residency, 87.7% of matriculants are Louisiana residents and 12.3% are out-of-state residents.

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 840 students in total. In the first year class, 195 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 361 men (43.0%) and 478 women (56.9%).