LSU Vet Med Welcomes the Class of 2027

It is with great excitement that the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes the incoming Class of 2027. This year’s class was one of the most competitive application pools we have seen in recent years. With nearly 1,500 applications applicants, only 132 would be admitted for the Class of 2027. The average GPA for admitted students for the Class of 2027 was 3.70. Of the 132 students admitted, 69 are Louisiana natives. Twenty-six of the 64 parishes that make up the state of Louisiana are represented within the Class of 2027. Additionally, 35 admitted students also received their undergraduate degree from LSU.  

LSU Vet Med is dedicated to its vision of diversity. The Class of 2027 represents over 20 different states across the U.S. Eighteen percent of the class are first-generation college students. The average matriculation age for the Class of 2027 was approximately 24 years old, with the age range being anywhere from 18-35. Representation is a key aspect of our LSU Vet Med vision. Nearly 25 percent of the Class of 2027 are members of underrepresented minorities. Finally, admitted male DVM students have gradually increased over the years. Twenty percent of the Class of 2027 are male, the highest percentage LSU Vet Med has seen in several years. 

About LSU Vet Med: Bettering lives through education, public service, and discovery

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 33 veterinary schools in the U.S. and the only one in Louisiana. An LSU Vet Med education offers multiple career options for veterinarians including private practice, teaching, research, government services, public health, diagnostic medicine, lab animal medicine, and much more. LSU Vet Med is dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect.