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Published class profiles and ADEA enrollment data for LSU
MeasureLSULouisiana State University Health New Orleans School of DentistryPublic · Louisiana

Class profile

Averages of enrolled students, as each school or ADEA published them. Not minimums or predictions.

Class reportedEntering class of 2024
Average GPA3.70
GPA range · 2024 entrants5th–95th percentile3.21–4.00
Average science GPA3.61
Average DAT · 200–600 scaleReported on the 1–30 scale
Average DAT · legacy 1–30 scale21.6

Applicants, offers and enrollment

ADEA counts. Offers go to applicants who may enroll elsewhere, so offers and enrolled seats differ.

Applicants · 2024 entering class631
Offers of admission · 202496
Enrolled · 202475
First-time enrollees · 202575
In-state share · 2025 enrollees89%67 of 75

Admissions policies

Summaries of each school’s published policy. Confirm the details for your application cycle.

Degree & college credits0 of 1 summarized
LSU
Not yet verified
Prerequisite courses0 of 1 summarized
LSU
Not yet verified
GPA policy1 of 1 summarized
LSU
Competitive guidance: overall GPA above 3.6 and science GPA at least 3.5. These are not published hard eligibility cutoffs.
DAT policy1 of 1 summarized
LSU
Target AA 440, with no section below 410. PAT 410 is generally expected for interview consideration.
Shadowing1 of 1 summarized
LSU
General-dentist observation is necessary. The school recommends 50–100 total hours across at least three general dental offices.
Recommendation letters1 of 1 summarized
LSU
At least two classroom science instructors, or a preprofessional committee evaluation, which is preferred when available.
Residency & eligibility0 of 1 summarized
LSU
Not yet verified
Community service0 of 1 summarized
LSU
Not yet verified
Application & selection1 of 1 summarized
LSU
Interview includes a timed chalk-carving exercise assessing manual dexterity.
Curriculum and costs
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Averages are not admissions requirements or predictions. Cohorts and DAT scales differ. Scores on the 200–600 and legacy 1–30 scales are shown separately and are not converted.

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