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MD · Charleston, SC · public · applies through AMCAS

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Known as MUSC

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profilecom-admissions@musc.edu(843) 792-3283
511MCAT mean · 2025
3.85GPA mean
—Class size
91%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$95Secondary fee
Dec 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$41,209Tuition + fees, in state
$70,324Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Anatomy
BIOL
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
YesOnline courses from an accredited college/university may be acceptable. However, formal in-person classroom instruction is preferred.
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Biology
BIOL
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Calculus
MATH
Recommended—NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Cell Biology
BIOL
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended—NoNoYesCase-by-caseYes
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Mathematics
MATH
Recommended—NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Organic Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Physics
PHYS
Recommended—NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoNoYesYesYesOnline courses from an accredited college/university may be acceptable. However, formal in-person classroom instruction is preferred.
Zoology
BIOL
Recommended—YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online courses from an accredited college/univer sity may be acceptable. However, formal inperson classroom instruction is preferred.
Yes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Please visit MUSC COM Selection Criteria for more information: https://medicine.musc.edu/programs/doctor-medicine/admissions/selection-criteria

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

The MUSC College of Medicine takes a holistic approach to our selection process. Adjusted undergraduate cumulative GPA, best MCAT score, experiences, and attributes are equally weighted and are the primary factors when evaluating the competitiveness and potential success of an applicant. Please visit our websites for more information: MUSC COM Selection Criteria: https://medicine.musc.edu/education/medicalstudents/admissions/criteria MUSC COM Application Process: https://medicine.musc.edu/education/medicalstudents/admissions/applying MUSC COM Application Timeline: https://medicine.musc.edu/education/medicalstudents/admissions/timeline

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes As a public, South Carolina medical school, preference is given to instate residents. Out-of-state applicants must possess strong Close Ties to South Carolina and meet academic minimums.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Yes Applicants holding DACA status may apply to the MD program and be considered for admission to the College of Medicine under the same policies and procedures as other applicants.
DACA details
Applicants holding DACA status may apply to the MD program and be considered for admission to the College of Medicine under the same policies and procedures as other applicants.
Residency preference (school's page)
As a public, state-funded institution, primary consideration is given to South Carolina residents; out-of-state applicants must have an MCAT of 511+ and a cumulative GPA of 3.7+ and demonstrate strong 'Close Ties' to South Carolina.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
Virtual interviews include 3, one-on-one interviews with a variety of MUSC members (faculty, staff, students, alumni). Interviewees have the opportunity to connect with faculty and current medical students.
Invitations sent
August
Typical interview day
MUSC College of Medicine is privileged to connect with a variety of academically gifted and uniquely talented applicants who share our pursuit of medical excellence, innovation and compassionate service. The purpose of the Interview Day is to help the Admissions Committee better understand who you are, what matters most to you and why you have chosen to become a physician. To learn more about the interview process and the Virtual Interview Day, please visit: http://medicine.musc.edu/p rograms/doctormedicine/admissions/interv iew-process
Regional interviews
Regional physicians (MUSC alumni) assist with virtual interviews.
Video interviews
Virtual interviews will be offered. Please visit the MUSC COM Interview Process for information: https://medicine.mus c.edu/programs/doct ormedicine/admissions /interview-process
School's admissions page says
Three virtual interviews: two 30-minute interviews on the Virtual Interview Day plus a third virtual interview outside it

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Not used "Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
May 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$95
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026 December 15, 2026
Who receives it
Invitations for secondary applications are sent based on specific requirements included on our website: https://medicine.musc.edu/ education/medicalstudents/admissions/criteri a

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
This number varies each year.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
In early April, the waitlist is created and applicants are notified. Not all applicants who interview are placed on the waitlist. Waitlist ranking is not disclosed to applicants.
Deposit required
Yes in state $485 · out of state $485
Deposit due
April 30, 2026
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$41,209$70,324
Health insurance$3,780$3,780
Total cost of attendance, year 1$82,113$111,228

84% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $201,990.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
3,413 (16.8% in-state)
Matriculants
179 (91.1% in-state, 8.9% out-of-state; 54.2% women)
Applications per seat
19

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2025

Applicants
3,417
Interviewed
333
Accepted
180
MCAT (mean)
511
GPA (mean)
3.85

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: MUSC COM Office of Admissions Phone Number: 8437923283 Email Address: COM-Admissions@musc.edu Website: https://medicine.musc.edu/programs/doctormedicine/admissions/selection-criteria

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

The MUSC College of Medicine is committed to developing outstanding physicians who will deliver the highest quality patient care with compassion and professionalism. Our students are equipped to be exemplary members of interprofessional teams and address complex needs of diverse populations. The educators and leaders at MUSC are committed to the advancement of scientific discovery, teaching and learning, and diversity and inclusion. MUSC graduates are highly competitive for matching into residencies and fellowships at prestigious institutions across the nation in a wide variety of specialties.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

'M.D. Admissions Snapshot' for the Class of 2029 (entering 2025): applications 3,417 (546 in-state / 2,871 out-of-state), interviews 333 (290 / 43), acceptances 180 (163 / 17), average MCAT 511, average undergraduate GPA 3.85 (the admissions FAQ separately says the current class average GPA is 3.87). South Carolina residents need MCAT 500+ to apply; no GPA minimum (under 3.4 encouraged to pursue graduate work). Early Decision: SC residents with GPA 3.5+ and MCAT 506+. Nearly 4,000 applications per year. Secondary fee exists (waived case-by-case) but amount not stated. medicine.musc.edu fails TLS verification in the fetch tool; pages were retrieved with a plain HTTPS client.

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