Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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 Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
4.74%
9.99%
3,780
179
All Medical Schools
4.04%
13.66%
939,379
22,650
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
461,868
8,540
South Carolina Medical Schools
3.79%
10.58%
9,710
375
Public
3.79%
10.58%
9,710
375
Private
-
-
-
-
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
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
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
South Carolina Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
3,780
1,603
2,158
548 (14.5%)
3,232 (85.5%)
Matriculants
179
69
109
161 (89.9%)
18 (10.1%)
Acceptance Rate
4.74%
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 Scores
GPA
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
511
3.92
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
South Carolina Medical Schools
510
3.91
Public
510
3.91
Private
-
-
Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MUSC.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.70
-
2023
511
3.77
-
2024
511
3.82
-
2025
511
3.92
3.90
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.
