Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 29 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.8
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.8
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone Number: (843) 792-2055
Email: taylorwl@musc.edu
Website: http://www.musc.edu/com
Admissions: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Ms. Wanda Taylor
Application fee
$85
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/29
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
4
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1723 applied, 447 interviewed, 220 were accepted, 170 enrolled
In-state admissions data
538 applied, 373 interviewed, 176 were accepted, 148 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1185 applied, 74 interviewed, 44 were accepted, 22 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
819 applied, 194 interviewed, 94 were accepted, 68 enrolled
Minority admissions data
433 applied, 88 interviewed, 53 were accepted, 43 enrolled
International admissions data
28 applied, 0 interviewed, 2 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.9
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.7
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
44.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
6.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
8.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Dr. Cecile Kamath
Financial aid phone
(843) 792-2536
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $35,306, Out-of-state: $61,770
Required fees
$1,918
Room and board
$13,340
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
89%
Percent of students receiving loans
79%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
34%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$154,381
Ranking: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
42
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.0
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$105.1
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$90.39
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
61
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.2
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
41.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.00
Acceptance rate
12.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.7:1
Total medical school enrollment
695
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data