What is Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)'s acceptance rate?

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) does not publish an acceptance rate, and neither does any free national source. Those sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so a rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number. What can be stated in 2025-2026 is that Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) received 3,413 applications for 179 seats in the entering class, which is 19.1 applications per seat. Source: AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026.

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South CarolinaMDMUSC Official website

MCAT511.2AverageSources and context

GPA3.85AverageSources and context

Class size1792025-2026Source

In-state tuition$41,209One year, tuition and feesSource

Mission

The MUSC College of Medicine is committed to developing outstanding physicians who will deliver the highest quality patient care with compassion and professionalism. Our students are equipped to be exemplary members of interprofessional teams and address complex needs of diverse populations. The educators and leaders at MUSC are committed to the advancement of scientific discovery, teaching and learning, and diversity and inclusion. MUSC graduates are highly competitive for matching into residencies and fellowships at prestigious institutions across the nation in a wide variety of specialties.

As the school states it

Admissions office

College of Medicine Dean's Office96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 601Charleston, SC 29425 USA

(843) 792-3283

[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees

In state$41,209

Out of state$70,324

One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.

Cost of attendance

In state$82,113

Out of state$111,228

Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.

What you leave with

Average graduating debt: $201,990
Students receiving aid: 84%

Deposit

Due: April 30, 2026
In state: $485
Out of state: $485

Health insurance

In state: $3,780
Out of state: $3,780

After graduation

Monthly loan payment: $2,442
Earnings, 1 year out: $60,849

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, As a public, South Carolina medical school, preference is given to in- state residents. Out-of-state applicants must possess strong Close Ties to South Carolina and meet academic minimums.

Canadian ApplicantsNoNo

International ApplicantsNoNo

DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Applicants holding DACA status may apply to the MD program and be considered for admission to the College of Medicine under the same policies and procedures as other applicants.

Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions

Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted

AP creditYesAccepted

Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course

Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Please visit MUSC COM Selection Criteria for more information: https://medicine.musc.edu/programs/doctor-medicine/admissions/selection-criteria

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

19.1applications per seat2025-2026

3,413applications received2025-2026

16.8%from in state2025-2026

MCAT scores this school will read
Oldest accepted
May 2023
Latest accepted
September 12, 2026
AAMC PREview
Policy
Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
Secondary application
Required
Yes
Fee
$95
Sent to
Invitations for secondary applications are sent based on specific requirements included on our website: https://medicine.musc.edu/ education/medical- students/admissions/criteri a
Fee waiver
Available
Secondary deadline
Due
December 15, 2026
Letters of recommendation
Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted
Interview
Format
One-on-one
Invitations
August
Deposit on an offer
Required
Yes
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$485
Out of state
$485
Refundable
Yes
Credited
No

Prerequisite coursework

AnatomyOnline courses from an accredited college/university may be acceptable. However, formal in-person classroom instruction is preferred.LabRecommended
BiochemistryRecommended
BiologyLabRecommended
CalculusRecommended
GeneticsRecommended
Inorganic ChemistryLabRecommended
MathematicsRecommended
Organic ChemistryLabRecommended
PhysicsRecommended
PsychologyOnline courses from an accredited college/university may be acceptable. However, formal in-person classroom instruction is preferred.Recommended

Interview

One-on-oneHeld: virtual

Video interview

Virtual interviews will be offered. Please visit the MUSC COM Interview Process for information: https://medicine.mus c.edu/programs/doct or- medicine/admissions /interview-process

Regional interviews

Regional physicians (MUSC alumni) assist with virtual interviews

How the school describes it

Virtual interviews include 3, one-on-one interviews with a variety of MUSC members (faculty, staff, students, alumni). Interviewees have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current medical students.

Invitations

August

A typical interview day

MUSC College of Medicine is privileged to connect with a variety of academically gifted and uniquely talented applicants who share our pursuit of medical excellence, innovation and compassionate service. The purpose of the Interview Day is to help the Admissions Committee better understand who you are, what matters most to you and why you have chosen to become a physician. To learn more about the interview process and the Virtual Interview Day, please visit: http://medicine.musc.edu/p rograms/doctor- medicine/admissions/interv iew-process

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions: This number varies each year.

In early April, the waitlist is created and applicants are notified. Not all applicants who interview are placed on the waitlist. Waitlist ranking is not disclosed to applicants.

Sources

a public compilation of schools' published figures, not yet checked against the school
AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
AAMC MSAR public school report
College Scorecard field of study, U.S. Department of Education

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

PreMD publishes no ranking of medical schools and republishes nobody else's. Reported averages and medians describe entering classes; they do not predict an applicant's result.

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