University of South Carolina School of Medicine
#6 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1977, University of South Carolina School of Medicine is a Public school located in Columbia, SC.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine is ranked 6th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce University of South Carolina School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 508 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 3.77 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is $88,750 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 3.29% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 408 medical school students have enrolled to University of South Carolina School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is $44,488 for South Carolina residents and $88,750 for out-of-state students. University of South Carolina School of Medicine's tuition is 36.38% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 7.4% higher 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 University of South Carolina-Columbia is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $36,298 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $14,134 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $21,488 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $5,220.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $44,488 | $88,750 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| South Carolina Public Medical School Average | $43,410 | $82,623 |
| Living Costs | $21,488 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,220 | |
| Books & Supplies | $796 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,688 | $36,298 |
| Graduate Program | $14,134 | $30,160 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 508. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of South Carolina School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.77 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 508 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 3.77 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 3.29% where 3,011 applicants have applied to and 99 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at USC School of Medicine is average 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 | 3,011 | 521 (17.3%) |
2,490 (82.7%) |
1,277 (42.4%) |
1,728 (57.4%) |
| Enrolled | 99 | 75 (75.8%) |
24 (24.2%) |
46 (46.5%) |
53 (53.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.29% | 14.42% | 0.96% | 3.61% | 3.07% |
| 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 99 first-time students have enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Medicine.By residency, 75.8% of new students is South Carolina residents and 24.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 53.5% of enrolled students is women and 46.5% is men students.
A total of 408 students have enrolled to University of South Carolina School of Medicine. By gender, there are 183 male and 223 female students at University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 408 |
| Men Students | 183 |
| Women Students | 223 |
| First-time Students | 99 |