LSMSA Admissions, Simplified.
See who can apply, what the eight application steps ask for, the ACT or SAT rules, the fees and the March 1 priority deadline, all sourced from lsmsa.edu.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
LSMSA publishes one date for the 2027 cycle. Check the school's admissions site for anything else.
March 1, 2027
Priority deadline for Fall 2027
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March 1, 2027
Priority deadline for Fall 2027
The priority deadline is March 1, 2027. Applicants who submit by then can take part in summer new student programs and events. After March 1, applications are still considered, but summer opportunities may be limited.
- Application status
- Applications for Fall 2027 are open. The online application is completed by both the applicant and a parent or guardian, and the other checklist steps cannot begin until it is submitted.
- When the interview happens
- The interview is scheduled after the rest of the checklist is complete. Most are by phone or video. The school's FAQ says interviews are virtual on Microsoft Teams and will not start before mid-January.
- Decisions
- Decisions are made after a review of all materials and after the interview is completed. No notification date is published.
- Contacting Enrollment Services
- Enrollment Services can be reached at admissions@LSMSA.edu or 318-357-2503.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Who can apply to LSMSA?
Students must have residential ties to Louisiana to be eligible. A student moving to Louisiana can apply if the family will be living in the state at the start of the school year. Grades 10 through 12. Students enter as sophomores, juniors or seniors, so most apply while in Grade 9, 10 or 11.
Is there a minimum GPA or test score?
The school says students have the best chance with all or mostly A's on their report cards. It reports an average entering GPA of 3.9 (unweighted). No minimum GPA is published. Applicants upload ACT, SAT, PreACT or PSAT scores with the student's name visible. If scores are more than a year old, retaking is encouraged. The Writing and Science portions of the ACT are not required. No minimum score is published.
Can homeschooled students apply?
Students from all types of schools can apply. Homeschooled students must submit transcripts and a standardized test score (ACT, PreACT, SAT or PSAT).
What is the deadline?
The priority deadline is March 1, 2027. Applicants who submit by then can take part in summer new student programs and events. After March 1, applications are still considered, but summer opportunities may be limited.
Does it cost tuition?
LSMSA charges no tuition. College-level textbooks are provided at no charge and meals are covered by room and board. Personal items, travel and phone are the family's responsibility. Combined yearly totals: $1,460 for new sophomores and juniors, $1,540 for new seniors, $1,320 for returning juniors and $1,400 for returning seniors. Totals exclude $25 per art course.
Does my student have to live on campus?
A roommate is required. Two students share a room and four share a bathroom per suite. Students can request roommates or be paired through a questionnaire completed after New Student Orientation. Going home on weekends is allowed, and students are encouraged to stay at least some weekends. Students must stay on campus four weekends each school year, which is a graduation requirement.
Can my student come home on weekends?
Going home on weekends is allowed, and students are encouraged to stay at least some weekends. Students must stay on campus four weekends each school year, which is a graduation requirement.
Is LSMSAPrep affiliated with LSMSA?
No. LSMSAPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
LSMSA Admissions Overview
Who can apply, the eight application steps, and the fees.
Read the guideKey Dates
The March 1, 2027 priority deadline, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
The ACT or SAT rules, the letters of recommendation and the interview.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
What to weigh beyond selectivity before your student applies.
Think it throughParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQLSMSA Admissions Timeline for Fall 2027
The one published LSMSA date for this cycle is the March 1, 2027 priority deadline. Here is what the school confirms, what it does not publish, and a working calendar.
Read the guideThe LSMSA Application: Tests, Letters and the Interview
LSMSA has no entrance exam and lists no essay. The file rests on ACT or SAT scores, three letters, grades and an interview. Here is how each piece works.
Read the guide