Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

MCAT requiredTraditional interview

Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.86

Average MCAT

511.4

Class size

186

Applicants

3,413

Interviewed

—

Admitted

179

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

South Carolina residents

91% of seats

Minimums: MCAT total 500

2025-26573 applied163 admitted

Out-of-state applicants with close South Carolina ties

9% of seats

Minimums: GPA 3.7 · MCAT total 511

2025-262,840 applied16 admitted

Requirements

Degree

Not stated in the research sources.

Prerequisites

No mandatory prerequisites; strongly recommended: biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics with labs

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredWithin 3 years of matriculation; last accepted test date September 12, 2026 for Regular Decision.Minimum 500 for SC residents, 511 for out-of-state. Must be within 3 years of matriculation. 2026-27 cycle: last accepted test date September 12, 2026 for Regular Decision. Early Decision requires MCAT 506+ and GPA 3.5+.

Casper

Not published by the school

How selection works

AMCAS primary application and secondary; strong preference for South Carolina residents; invited applicants complete three virtual interviews.

Interview

Format

Traditional

Delivery

Virtual

When

September-March

Dates, deadlines & fees

Aug 3, 2026
Early Decision AMCAS primary deadline · August 3, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
AMCAS primary deadline (Regular Decision) · November 3, 2026
Dec 15, 2026
Secondary application deadline · December 15, 2026
Sep 12, 2026
Final MCAT date (Regular Decision) · September 12, 2026

Secondary application fee (may be waived for AAMC FAP recipients)

USD 95

Tuition (2026-27)

Domestic: USD 12,886 per semester (Years 1-2)

Special programs & mission

MD/PhD (Medical Scientist Training Program)

AnMed Clinical Campus (Anderson)

Our mission as academic leaders is to offer innovative education, training, and research in service of compassionate health care delivery.

Sources

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