Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a public institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university has an open admission/open enrollment policy with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. It is also home to six different schools, including a School of Nursing. The university has a very low student to faculty ratio, with just five students per faculty member. Most incoming students are residents of Louisiana. However, the university does admit 40 out-of-state students each semester. The school was founded in 1931 as the LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. It also manages two teaching hospitals. The University Hospital and Charity Hospital are both a part of the university system. A new state-of-the-art academic medical center was opened in 2015.
Seven nursing programs are offered at the university. The undergraduate programs include a traditional BSN, RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, and accelerated BSN program. Those with a BSN may continue their education with an MSN program. Other options include an RN to MSN path and a PhD program. The traditional BSN track is designed to be completed in three years. The class sizes are limited, which makes admission competitive. During the freshman year, BSN students complete 37 credits of general education courses before getting into the core nursing courses.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students2,777 |
Student to Faculty Ratio4:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 42 | 193 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 24 | 37 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 162 miles radius of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
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29 miles away |
Nicholls State University
44 miles away |
Southeastern Louisiana University
45 miles away |
Southern University and A & M College
77 miles away |
University of Southern Mississippi
105 miles away |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
117 miles away |
University of South Alabama
124 miles away |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
133 miles away |
Alcorn State University
147 miles away |
Louisiana State University - Alexandria
162 miles away |
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Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $428/credit | |
In State Students | $428/credit | |
Out of State Students | $428/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $573/credit | |
In State Students | $573/credit | |
Out of State Students | $573/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,260 | $19,260 | $19,260 |
ADN | 70 | $29,960 | $29,960 | $29,960 |
BSN | 125 | $53,500 | $53,500 | $53,500 |
FNP | 50 | $28,650 | $28,650 | $28,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
921
Undergrads
1,856
Graduates
1,888
Women
889
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
70% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Asian |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.