University of South Carolina School of Medicine, also known as USC School of Medicine, is located in Columbia, SC, founded in 1977.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is $44,488 for South Carolina residents and $88,750 for others for the academic year 2023-2024.

Of the 2,858 applicants, 100 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 3.50% at USC School of Medicine. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.75 and the average MCAT score is 511.


2024 Doctor of Medicine M.D. Degree Program Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of USC School of Medicine is $44,488 for South Carolina residents and $88,750 for others for the academic year 2023-2024.

The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is $278,077 for South Carolina residents and $455,125 for non-residents. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).

2024 M.D. Program Tuition & Fees at University of South Carolina School of Medicine
In-SateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$44,488$88,750
Living Costs$20,262
Books & Supplies$470
Personal Expenses$4,790
Costs of Attendance (COA)$70,010$114,272

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Pharmacy program is $42,448. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at University of South Carolina-Columbia, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $34,943 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $13,774 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for others.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $18,063 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $16,744 when a student lives off-campus.

University of South Carolina-Columbia General Programs Tuition & Fees
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Other Health care professions Tuition
Pharmacy $28,240$42,448
Other Health Professions
General College Cost
Undergraduate Programs$12,688$34,943
Graduate Programs$13,774$30,160
Living Costs (room, board, and personal expenses)
On-Campus$18,063
Off-Campus$16,744

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at University of South Carolina School of Medicine is 3.75 and the average MCAT score is 511. Its GPA is lower than the average GPA of other medical schools.

The MCAT score of University of South Carolina School of Medicine is lower than the average MCAT of other medical schools.

USC School of Medicine Average GAP and MCAT scores
USC School of MedicineSouth Carolina Medical SchoolsAll Medical Schools
GPA3.753.7733.770
MCAT Scores511511.0512.1

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 2,858 students applied to USC School of Medicine and 100 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 3.50%.

354 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 10.87%. (The interviewee data is based on 2022-2023 data.)

Of the 100 matriculants, 44.0% are male and 55.0% are female. By legal residency, 75.0% of matriculants are South Carolina residents and 25.0% are out-of-state residents.

USC School of Medicine Admission Stats
Number of Students / Percentage
Applicants2,858
Interview Invited354
Enrolled (First-year Students)100
Acceptance Rate3.50%
Interview Invitation Rate10.87%
Total Enrollment404
Men199
Women204

Directory & Accreditation Information

University of South Carolina School of Medicine was founded in 1977. University of South Carolina School of Medicine is located in USC School of Medicine Columbia, Office of Admissions, Building 3, Columbia, SC 29209.

There are 404 students at medical school - 199 men and 204 women. Last year, 100 students have enrolled newly to University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Directory Information
NameUniversity of South Carolina School of Medicine
Medical Schools at University of South Carolina-Columbia
USC School of Medicine
AddressUSC School of Medicine Columbia, Office of Admissions, Building 3, Columbia, SC 29209
School Webhttps://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/
Founded1977
LCME Accreditation
StatusFull
Next Survey Year2024-25
Initial year of Accreditation1976