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MD · New Orleans, LA · private · applies through AMCAS

Tulane University School of Medicine

Known as Tulane

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](504) 988-5331
509MCAT mean · 2026
3.71GPA mean
190Class size
15%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$125Secondary fee
Nov 2, 2026Secondary deadline
$78,640Tuition + fees, in state
$78,640Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Mathematics
MATH
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Physics
PHYS
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Sociology
BESS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Statistics
MATH
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

TUSOM does not have required course work for admissions purposes. We accept courses taken at a community college.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

TUSOM reviews applicants for admissions using a holistic review process. This review process considers a range of characteristics and experiences that are aligned with TUSOM’s mission and values. Academic achievements are important; however, we feel that academic metrics such as test scores and grades do not entirely give an accurate description of a candidate’s character, personal journey, resilience, nor their alignment with our mission and values. Someone’s personal attributes, selfreflection, and their path to medicine show qualities that academic metrics may not. In our holistic admissions process, an individual’s academic metrics are considered in the context of the applicant and in a larger framework of their lived experiences. • Commitment to service- In this commitment, what did you learn about the community you served? What did you learn about yourself? • Passion for medicine- On your journey toward medicine, what opportunities did you pursue? How did these experiences shape your view of medicine? Once again, what did you learn about yourself? • Maturity- How have your past experiences taught you about resiliency and adaptability? How has adversity shaped you into the person you are today and want to be in the future? • Leadership- What lessons have you learned by being a leader? What traits have you learned from being a follower of a good leader? • How does your values or your “mission in medicine” align with TUSOM’s mission and values? Academic Metrics As mentioned, TUSOM practices a holistic admission review process. We do not have any minimum GPA requirements or MCAT thresholds to receive a TUSOM secondary application or to receive an interview invitation. With that being said, we do review applicant’s academic history to ensure they can complete our medical curriculum without any delays. Applicants with MCAT scores and undergraduate GPA withing the following ranges are encouraged to apply to our program: • An MCAT Total of 497-500 (40th-50th percentile) and an undergraduate GPA of 3.80 or higher • An MCAT total of 500-504 (50th-62nd percentile) and an undergraduate GPA of 3.60 or higher • An MCAT total of 505 (65th percentile) and above with an undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher Only an applicant's total cumulative undergraduate GPA as calculated by AMCAS will be considered with their application. Post-Baccalaureate GPA is factored into the undergraduate GPA. An applicant’s graduate GPA will be considered and can help in the academic review process. All applicants are required to take the MCAT within three (3) years of the year of the application cycle or four (4) years of their matriculation to medical school. Beginning April 30, accepted applicants have the option to “Commit to Enroll” at TUSOM. When an applicant selects “Commit to Enroll” to TUSOM, they should notify all other institutions where they hold an acceptance or position on the waitlist that they wish to withdraw their acceptance or position on the waitlist from that school. TUSOM reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission to any applicant still holding an active acceptance at another institution while having a “Commit to Enroll” status with TUSOM. TUSOM reserves the right to rescind offers of admission from any applicant still holding a TUSOM acceptance while indicating that they either “Plan to Enroll” or “Commit to Enroll” at another institution after April 30th. For applicants accepted after April 30th, the timeline for selecting “Plan to Enroll” will be specified by the Assistant Dean for Admissions. All MD applicants planning to matriculate at TUSOM should select the “Commit to Enroll” option no later than one week before the first day of orientation. Should an applicant have an extenuating circumstance preventing compliance with this procedure, it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the TUSOM Office of Admissions and seek an extension or exception.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes The admissions process is identical for in-state and out-of-state applicants. All applicants will receive a full review of their file, regardless of their state of residency.
Canadian applicants
Yes The admissions process is identical for domestic and international students. All applicants will receive a full review of their file, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
International applicants
Yes The admissions process is identical for domestic and international students. All applicants will receive a full review of their file, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
DACA applicants
Yes The admissions process is identical for domestic and international students. All applicants will receive a full review of their file, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
DACA details
The admissions process is identical for domestic and international students. All applicants will receive a full review of their file, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
All interviews will be virtual for the upcoming cycle. The traditional interview format will include one-onone interviews with faculty and current students.
Invitations sent
July 2026
Typical interview day
https://medicine.tulane.edu /education/undergraduatemedical-education-mdprogram/admissions/admis sions-process
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available.
Video interviews
Yes
School's admissions page says
All 2026-27 interviews held virtually: a 'blind', informal one-on-one interview with a faculty member or administrator, a one-on-one interview with a current medical student, and a standardized-patient exercise.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Recommended source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA —
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
Latest MCAT considered
February 01, 2027
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$125
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026 November 2, 2026
Who receives it
All applicants

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
300
Offers made from the waitlist
70
Procedure
Non Ranked
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Deposit due
April 30, 2025
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$78,640$78,640
Health insurance$4,150$4,150
Total cost of attendance, year 1$114,804$114,804

67% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $336,884.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
13,814 (2.9% in-state)
Matriculants
190 (15.3% in-state, 84.7% out-of-state; 51.1% women)
Applications per seat
73

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2026

Applicants
15,877
Matriculated
190
MCAT (mean)
509
GPA (mean)
3.71
First generation
5%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Class of 2030 profile (entering 2026): 15,877 AMCAS applications, 190 students, average overall undergraduate GPA 3.71, average MCAT 509, 10 first-generation students (5.3% derived), age range 20-41; Louisiana is among the top five states represented (no in-state percentage given). No minimum GPA/MCAT for a secondary or interview; suggested pairings: MCAT 497-500 with GPA 3.80+, 500-504 with 3.60+, 505+ with 3.30+; highest total MCAT used and subsections not considered; roughly 600 interview invitations per year. CASPer is 'encouraged' and applications are reviewed with or without it. FAQ: fall 2024 class average cumulative GPA 3.61, MCAT 509.

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