Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.70
Acceptance Rate
6%

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Early Decision II
October 1
Regular
December 1

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
For most applicants, a strong preparation in the natural sciences is the best basis for the study and understanding of the medical sciences. We recommend that you complete more than the minimum requirements in the area of natural science. Required Undergraduate Courses English composition and literature ? two semesters or three quarters Biology with laboratory ? Work in general biology, general zoology, or botany is acceptable. No more than four semester hours may be botany. Two semesters or three quarters General inorganic chemistry* with laboratory ? Work in qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, or physical chemistry is acceptable. Two semesters or three quarters General organic chemistry* with laboratory ? This course work should include studies of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Two semesters or three quarters This coursework should be from an accredited institution. College Level Examination Placement (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) credits are acceptable, provided that such credits have been accepted by an undergraduate school toward a degree, are clearly indicated on the official transcript and do not represent more than 25 percent of all undergraduate credit awarded. Applicants with CLEP or AP credit in basic premedical courses are advised to take a full year of course work in the same area at the more advanced level. We do accept prerequisites completed at two-year colleges and will consider courses taken on-line on a case by case basis.

Other Admission Factors

Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Non Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
State Residency
Extracurricular Activities
Exposure to Medical Profession

Faculty Information

Student/Faculty
1:1

Dates

Application Deadlines
Dec 1

Financial Aid Statistics

% Students Receiving Some Aid
95%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$83,000
In-State-Tuition
$36,680
Out-of-State Tuition
$83,000
On-Campus Room & Board
$12,613
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$402
Fees
$1,680

Student Body Profile

Demographics

Graduates

Two-thirds of USCSM graduates go on to practice in primary care fields, making the School of Medicine a leader among U.S. medical schools in the percentage of graduates entering primary care. Although many graduates do enter primary care, USCSM grads match in all specialties all over the U.S.

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Shelley Streeter
Admissions Coordinator
Address
Admissions & Enrollment Services
Building 3
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone
803-216-3625
Email
admissions@uscmed.sc.edu