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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

LSUHSCLSUHSC-NOLSUMCLSU Medical CenterLSU Health Sciences CenterLSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2223

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a public urban institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 843 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $78,495 a decade after enrollment.

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—Acceptance

—SAT Avg

843Students

3:1Student:Faculty

—Grad Rate

$78,495Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)—

Median Debt at Graduation$19,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

68.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed

•85% first-year retention rate
•Active student organizations
•Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services

Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads

843

Gender Split

86% / 14%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Black 18%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 9%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$74,290

10 Years$78,495

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

↑2

vs 2024

Forbes

#52

↓1

vs 2024

Niche

#38

↑3

vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight

Walk Score

Transit Score

Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Top Employers

UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms

Key Industries

EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans11 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental314 mi

BHM Birmingham317 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive

New York, NY1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive

Hartford, CT1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive

Providence, RI1323 mi · ~38h 13m drive

Albany, NY1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive

Syracuse, NY1187 mi · ~34h 17m drive

Rochester, NY1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive

Buffalo, NY1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive

Pittsburgh, PA920 mi · ~26h 35m drive

Harrisburg, PA1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Newark, NJ1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive

Washington, DC965 mi · ~27h 53m drive

Baltimore, MD999 mi · ~28h 52m drive

Atlanta, GA425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

Raleigh, NC776 mi · ~22h 25m drive

Miami, FL670 mi · ~19h 21m drive

Orlando, FL534 mi · ~15h 26m drive

Tampa, FL481 mi · ~13h 54m drive

Nashville, TN469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

New Orleans, LA1 mi · ~2 min drive

Richmond, VA894 mi · ~25h 50m drive

Chicago, IL835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Detroit, MI940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive

St. Louis, MO599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Kansas City, MO681 mi · ~19h 40m drive

Indianapolis, IN713 mi · ~20h 36m drive

Columbus, OH799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Cleveland, OH925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Milwaukee, WI912 mi · ~26h 21m drive

Dallas, TX441 mi · ~12h 44m drive

Houston, TX317 mi · ~9h 9m drive

Austin, TX458 mi · ~13h 14m drive

San Antonio, TX506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Los Angeles, CA1669 mi · ~48h 13m drive

San Francisco, CA1921 mi · ~55h 30m drive

San Diego, CA1605 mi · ~46h 22m drive

Seattle, WA2098 mi · ~60h 37m drive

Portland, OR2059 mi · ~59h 29m drive

Denver, CO1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Phoenix, AZ1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1432 mi · ~41h 22m drive

Honolulu, HI4206 mi · ~121h 30m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)11 miles

Rental car

17 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

22 min$13-22

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)314 miles

Rental car

471 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

628 min$377-628

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

Plan Your Visit

News & Alerts

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Debt & Aid Detail

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Mental Health Services

Disability Services

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Rankings

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Transit Scores

Local Economy

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

Nearby Hotels

Airport Transit

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