Medical schools in Louisiana at a glance
All three medical schools in Louisiana are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1834 | 510 | 3.71 | $102,438 | $102,438 | 190 | 7 | n/a |
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans | MD | AMCAS | 1931 | 509 | 3.85 | $67,323 | $95,500 | 192 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport | MD | AMCAS | 1969 | 506 | 3.81 | $58,721 | $90,544 | 150 | n/a | 7.8% |
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What medical schools in Louisiana look for
Median MCAT across Louisiana runs from 506 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport to 510 at Tulane University School of Medicine. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.71 and 3.85 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $58,721 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and reaches $102,438 at Tulane University School of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
Every school here takes its application through AMCAS, so one submission reaches all three.
Between them these programs read about 24,570 applications a year for roughly 532 seats, near enough 46 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport asks for 3 required, 2 if applicable, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Competitiveness: 2.6/10
Founded in 1931, the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans is a public institution known for its hands-on training, cutting-edge research, and strong community ties. With a rich history and a prime location, it offers students the chance to learn in a dynamic city while shaping the future of healthcare.
Median GPA
3.85
Median MCAT
511
Location
New Orleans
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$67,323
Out-of-State Tuition
$95,500
Class Size
192
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
4,211
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
one-on-one interviews
Address
2020 Gravier Street, 70112
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Competitiveness: 1.9/10
Founded in 1969, the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport is a public institution focused on hands-on learning, research, and serving the community. With modern facilities and a close-knit environment, it prepares students to make a real impact in healthcare, especially in Louisiana.
Median GPA
3.81
Median MCAT
507
Location
Shreveport
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$58,721
Out-of-State Tuition
$90,544
Class Size
150
US News Ranking (Research)
93-123
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
93-123
Total Applicants
4,434
Secondaries Required
3 required, 2 if applicable
Interview Rate
7.8%
Interview Format
Two closed-file, one-on-one interview
Address
1501 Kings Highway, 71130
Tulane University School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.3/10
Founded in 1834, Tulane University School of Medicine is a private institution that blends innovative research with hands-on learning. Located in the heart of New Orleans, Tulane offers students a unique opportunity to learn from top faculty and make a real impact on healthcare, all while experiencing the energy of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Median GPA
3.71
Median MCAT
512
Location
New Orleans
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$102,438
Out-of-State Tuition
$102,438
Class Size
190
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
15,925
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
one-on-one interviews
Address
1430 Tulane Avenue, 70112
Common questions about medical schools in Louisiana
How many medical schools are in Louisiana?
Three medical schools. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Louisiana?
Median MCAT runs from 506 to 510, so a score at or above 509 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Louisiana?
Medians land between 3.71 and 3.85. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in Louisiana?
In-state tuition runs from $58,721 a year at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport to $102,438 at Tulane University School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Louisiana medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport admits at the lowest score of the group at 506. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Louisiana?
Schools here report roughly 24,570 applications against about 532 seats, which works out near one place for every 46 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Louisiana medical schools use?
Amcas for three. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Louisiana?
No. Every program in Louisiana awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
Can you get into a medical school in Louisiana with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.71 and 3.85, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Louisiana?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the South with a medical school, on the same figures: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the Midwest, the West, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Louisiana are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Louisiana? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.