5.05% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 5.05% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,865 students applied and 195 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 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Louisiana, LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 3.71%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 5.05% | 12.37% | 3,865 | 195 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 3.71% | 7.76% | 20,880 | 535 |
| Public | 4.87% | 9.85% | 7,066 | 345 |
| Private | 1.38% | 3.59% | 13,814 | 190 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 88 to 12 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 3,865 | 1,646 | 2,203 | 642 (16.6%) | 3,223 (83.4%) |
| Matriculants | 195 | 80 | 115 | 171 (87.7%) | 24 (12.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.05% | 4.86% | 5.22% | 26.65% | 0.74% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 510 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 195 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | 510 | 3.86 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 509 | 3.80 |
| Public | 509 | 3.85 |
| Private | 510 | 3.70 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. 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, 2026. 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) | 2026-08-01 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2026-09-01 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $50 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx