Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center At New Orleans

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, also known as LSU Health Sciences Center, was established in 1931 as the LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the institute offers education through the following academic schools:

• School of Allied Health Professions
• School of Dentistry
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Health

Camp Tiger, established by the first year students of LSU School of Medicine in 1985, works for challenged and disadvantaged children. The institute offers financial support for the students in form of loans, grants, scholarships, and part-time employment. Students can apply for Federal Pell Grants, Institutional Scholarships and Grants, and Health Professions Student Loan.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,234 in 2007-2008 (1,341 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 32% of enrolled students, graduate students are 32%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 36%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: LSU Health Sciences Center participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

LSU Health Sciences Center provides on-campus housing for 466 of its 1,341 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).