Founded in 1969, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, also known as LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport, is a public medical school located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Last year, 150 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 612.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport, but it is important to note that 95.3% of last year's enrolled students were Louisiana residents. State-funded medical schools, like LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport, 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 2024 tuition & fees at LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport is $29,343 for Louisiana residents and $61,165 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $59,475 for Louisiana residents and $91,297 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of 2023 matriculants is 507 and the average GPA is 3.77 at LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport. Of the total 4,068 applicants, 150 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 3.69% at LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport.
LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport obtained LCME accreditation in 1968 and its current accreditation status is Full, on probation. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2024-25.
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