Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
5.05% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans is 5.05% for the 2027 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,865 people 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 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Louisiana, LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 3.71%.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
5.05%
12.37%
3,865
195
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.66%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
16.03%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
9.97%
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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Acceptance Rate Chart
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 2027 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
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
For the 2027 admission, 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
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Louisiana Medical Schools
509
3.77
Public
509
3.85
Private
509
3.61
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2028 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.
