1.25% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California is 1.25% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 9,612 students applied and 120 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of South Carolina School of Medicine is 7.44%. 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, South Carolina School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in California, South Carolina School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 1.71%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California | 1.25% | 7.44% | 9,612 | 120 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| California Medical Schools | 1.71% | 7.80% | 101,812 | 1,578 |
| Public | 1.51% | 6.55% | 55,488 | 835 |
| Private | 1.89% | 8.88% | 46,324 | 743 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At South Carolina School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 55 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 50 to 50.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 56 to 43 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 81 to 19 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | California Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 9,612 | 4,268 | 5,277 | 4,844 (50.4%) | 4,768 (49.6%) |
| Matriculants | 120 | 67 | 51 | 97 (80.8%) | 23 (19.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.25% | 1.57% | 0.97% | 2.00% | 0.48% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California is 517 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 120 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., South Carolina School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California | 517 | 3.85 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| California Medical Schools | 514 | 3.80 |
| Public | 515 | 3.79 |
| Private | 514 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at South Carolina School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 517 | 3.70 | - |
| 2023 | 517 | 3.80 | - |
| 2024 | 517 | 3.80 | - |
| 2025 | 517 | 3.85 | 3.82 |
| 2026 | 517 | 3.85 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 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 South Carolina School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at South Carolina School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| No Course Requirements |
Data Source: https://keck.usc.edu/academic-medicine-program/admission/