5.84% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 5.84% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,359 people applied and 196 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans is 12.37%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Louisiana, LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.80%.
Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 5.84% | 12.37% | 3,359 | 196 |
All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
Louisiana Medical Schools | 3.80% | 7.76% | 20,418 | 536 |
Public | 5.00% | 9.85% | 6,975 | 346 |
Private | 1.41% | 3.59% | 13,443 | 190 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 19 to 81.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 90 to 10 for 2025 admission.
Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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Men | Women | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
Applicants | 3,359 | 1,491 | 1,854 | 642 (19.1%) | 2,717 (80.9%) |
Matriculants | 196 | 88 | 108 | 176 (89.8%) | 20 (10.2%) |
Acceptance Rate | 5.84% | 5.90% | 5.82% | 27.43% | 0.74% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 510 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 196 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 510 | 3.86 |
All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
Public | 512 | 3.84 |
Private | 514 | 3.84 |
Louisiana Medical Schools | 509 | 3.77 |
Public | 509 | 3.85 |
Private | 509 | 3.61 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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2022 | 509 | 3.68 | - |
2023 | 509 | 3.85 | - |
2024 | 510 | 3.73 | 3.67 |
2025 | 510 | 3.86 | 3.82 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans, but it is important to note that 89.8% of last year's enrolled students were Louisiana residents. State-funded medical schools, like LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Louisiana state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
The items in following table are the required items to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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Early Decision Secondary | 2025-09-01 |
Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-01 |
Regular Secondary | 2025-12-01 |
Secondary Application Fee | $50 |
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Prerequisites
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Biochemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx