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Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Dentistry

Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Dentistry

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APPLICATION FEE
$175
Tuition In State
$28,418
Tuition Out of State
$57,146
Average GPA
3.7
AVERAGE DAT
21.6

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
75
Accreditation Status
Approval
Founding Year
1861
Accreditation Year
N/A
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Cost of Attendance: $276,232
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for LSUSD using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

New Orleans, LA is about 0.93x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,790 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

Located in a more suburban setting, LSUSD is in an area where biking can supplement the otherwise car-centric environment. While walking to amenities isn't always practical, students may find short bike rides useful for local errands.

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Secondary Essays for LSUSD

1. Other
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your preparation in applying to LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry?
2. Geographic Connection and Commitment
What is your connection to Louisiana or LSU?
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About the School

LSUSD, the only dental school in Louisiana, is considered one of the finest dental schools in the world. Its state-of-the-art facility offers students the best possible clinical education complimented by opportunities in research, national externships and community service. Students and faculty provide over 100,000 patient visits annually in 22 locations throughout the state, serving as a valuable resource for Louisiana citizens. Research, through the school`s Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, creates a rich research environment for the education and development of students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty researchers in oral and craniofacial biology. It's website looks like it was designed in 2004.

Curriculum

The curriculum in dentistry represents a blend of basic, clinical and social sciences covering all four academic years. As the emphasis on basic and pre-clinical sciences decreases from year one to year four, the student`s exposure to the clinical sciences increases. The objectives of this approach are to help the student interrelate the basic and clinical sciences and to fully comprehend patient care and its rationale.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026