4.74% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 4.74% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,780 people applied and 179 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MUSC is 9.99%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, MUSC's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in South Carolina, MUSC's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.79%.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine4.74%9.99%3,780179
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
South Carolina Medical Schools3.79%10.58%9,710375
Public3.79%10.58%9,710375
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Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At MUSC, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 86.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 90 to 10 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenSouth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants3,7801,6032,158548 (14.5%)3,232 (85.5%)
Matriculants17969109161 (89.9%)18 (10.1%)
Acceptance Rate4.74%4.30%5.05%29.36%0.56%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 179 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MUSC' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine5113.92
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
South Carolina Medical Schools5103.91
Public5103.91
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MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MUSC.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225103.70-
20235113.77-
20245113.82-
20255113.923.90

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to MUSC, but it is important to note that 89.9% of last year's enrolled students were South Carolina residents. State-funded medical schools, like MUSC, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to South Carolina state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to MUSC's application system by December 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at MUSC.
The items in following table are the required items to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
MUSC 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-12-15
Secondary Application Fee$95
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for MUSC Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.