University of South Carolina School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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%.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
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
-
-
-
-
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
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
-
-
University of South Carolina School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
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
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.
