#97 in Best Medical Schools
#10 in Oldest 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 and 10th in Oldest 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 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 3.82 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is $47,117 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 4.67% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
  • Total 737 medical school students have enrolled to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is $27,551 for South Carolina residents and $47,117 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2023). Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine's tuition is 23.01% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 37.1% 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 $21,204 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,160.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Tuition & Fees$27,551$47,117
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
South Carolina Public Medical School Average$38,857$74,887
Living Costs$21,204
Miscellaneous expenses$2,160
Books & Supplies$3,838
Undergraduate Program$16,972$30,380
Graduate Program$17,574$25,568

4-Year MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is $270,793 for South Carolina residents and $377,474 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
South Carolina Residents$27,551$35,295$40,746$43,446$147,038
Out-of-State$47,117$62,108$68,213$76,281$253,719
Room & Board / transportation$18,855$24,684$24,684$24,684$92,907
Books & Supplies$5,438$4,483$4,163$5,388$19,472
Miscellaneous Expenses$2,736$2,880$2,880$2,880$11,376
COA
South Carolina Residents$54,580$67,342$72,473$76,398$270,793
Out-of-State$74,146$94,155$99,940$109,233$377,474

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 3.82 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine511
U.S. Medical Schools512
South Carolina Medical Schools511
GPA - Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine3.82
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
South Carolina Medical Schools3.77

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 4.67% where 3,680 applicants have applied to and 172 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at MUSC is higher (easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
South CarolinaOther StateMenWomen
Applicants3,680 556
(15.1%)
3,124
(84.9%)
1,590
(43.2%)
2,079
(56.5%)
Enrolled172 157
(91.3%)
15
(8.7%)
70
(40.7%)
101
(58.7%)
Acceptance Rate4.67% 28.24% 0.48% 4.40% 4.85%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
South Carolina Medical Schools3.89% 19.65% 0.86% 3.86% 3.87%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 172 first-time students have enrolled in Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.By residency, 91.3% of new students is South Carolina residents and 8.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 58.7% of enrolled students is women and 40.7% is men students.
A total of 737 students have enrolled to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. By gender, there are 320 male and 416 female students at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment737
Men Students320
Women Students416
First-time Students172