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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Admissions Statistics

17.6%

Acceptance Rate

3,359

Applied

500

Interviewed

592

Admitted (Est.)

196

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

510
10th: 504 Median: 510 90th: 516

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 26, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.85
10th: 3.73 Median: 3.85 90th: 3.97

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Through WebAdMIT

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Fee: $50

Interview

Interview Invitations

September 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum

Committee letters: Accepted

Composite recommendations from pre-professional committees or 3 letters from professors who have taught the applicant in the sciences or math in didactic classes. Letters from laboratory or research professors are not acceptable.

What Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Values

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions