3.50% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 3.50% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,858 people applied and 100 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of USC School of Medicine is 10.87%. 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, USC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in South Carolina, USC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.89%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 3.50% | 10.87% | 2,858 | 100 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 3.89% | 10.58% | 9,396 | 372 |
| Public | 3.89% | 10.58% | 9,396 | 372 |
| Private | - | - | - | - |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At USC School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 75 to 25 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 2,858 | 1,226 | 1,629 | 17 | 83 |
| Matriculants | 100 | 44 | 55 | 75 | 25 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.50% | 3.59% | 3.38% | 438.60% | 30.16% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 100 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., USC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 511 | 3.75 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| South Carolina Medical Schools | 511 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | - | - |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at USC School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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| 2022 | 506 | 3.60 | - |
| 2023 | 509 | 3.75 | - |
| 2024 | 511 | 3.75 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to USC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 75.0% of last year's enrolled students were South Carolina residents. State-funded medical schools, like USC School of Medicine, 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 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of South Carolina School 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 USC School of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at USC School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of South Carolina School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-08-01 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-15 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/education/md_program/admission/index.php