Founded in 1977, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, also known as USC School of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Columbia, South Carolina. Last year, 98 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 409.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to USC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 74.5% 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 2025 tuition & fees at USC School of Medicine is $44,488 for South Carolina residents and $88,750 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $70,010 for South Carolina residents and $114,272 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 510 and the average GPA is 3.9 at USC School of Medicine. Of the total 2,965 applicants, 98 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 3.31% at USC School of Medicine.
USC School of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1976 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2024-25.
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