Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
#97 in Best Medical Schools
#10 in Oldest Medical Schools
#50 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1823, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is a Public school located in Charleston, SC.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is ranked 97th in Best Medical Schools, 10th in Oldest Medical Schools, and 50th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 511 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 3.92 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is $70,324 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 5.24% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 749 medical school students have enrolled to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is $41,209 for South Carolina residents and $70,324 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2026). Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine's tuition is 8.06% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 14.9% lower than average tuition of South Carolina medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Medical University of South Carolina is $16,972 for South Carolina residents and $30,380 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $17,574 for South Carolina residents and $25,568 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $30,384 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,880.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $41,209 | $70,324 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| South Carolina Public Medical School Average | $43,410 | $82,623 |
| Living Costs | $30,384 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,880 | |
| Books & Supplies | $3,860 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $16,972 | $30,380 |
| Graduate Program | $17,574 | $25,568 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 511. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.92 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine | 511 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine | 3.92 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 5.24% where 3,413 applicants have applied to and 179 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at MUSC is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 3,413 | 573 (16.8%) |
2,840 (83.2%) |
1,427 (41.8%) |
1,973 (57.8%) |
| Enrolled | 179 | 163 (91.1%) |
16 (8.9%) |
81 (45.3%) |
97 (54.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.24% | 28.41% | 0.56% | 5.68% | 4.91% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 3.94% | 19.08% | 0.83% | 4.30% | 3.68% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 179 first-time students have enrolled in Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.By residency, 91.1% of new students is South Carolina residents and 8.9% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.2% of enrolled students is women and 45.3% is men students.
A total of 749 students have enrolled to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. By gender, there are 322 male and 424 female students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 749 |
| Men Students | 322 |
| Women Students | 424 |
| First-time Students | 179 |