Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Overview

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a public, state school in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU Health Sciences Center was founded in 1931 and the school currently enrolls around 2,804 students per year, including 921 undergraduate students. LSU Health Sciences Center offers housing for up to 480 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 5% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Planning to play sports? LSU Health Sciences Center has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at LSU Health Sciences Center on the Student Life page.

2022 LSU Health Sciences Center Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$7,020
Out-of-State	$15,495

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Is LSU Health Sciences Center a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what LSU Health Sciences Center offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at LSU Health Sciences Center

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for LSU Health Sciences Center Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with LSU Health Sciences Center directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

LSU Health Sciences Center's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2020, the total market value of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center's endowment was $120.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $80,973 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at LSU Health Sciences Center

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on LSU Health Sciences Center's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at LSU Health Sciences Center.

Based on this information, is LSU Health Sciences Center the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is LSU Health Sciences Center a good school for you?

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Where is LSU Health Sciences Center?

LSU Health Sciences Center is located in the urban setting of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the suburbs of New Orleans.

If you want to see LSU Health Sciences Center for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to New Orleans, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what LSU Health Sciences Center and New Orleans are like without leaving home.

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