Best Medical Schools in South Carolina (2026)
South Carolina has 3 LCME-accredited medical schools, including MUSC College of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 508 and a median GPA near 3.65. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from each school's published entering-class profile.
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Medical Schools in South Carolina, Ranked
All 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in South Carolina, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | MUSC College of Medicine Charleston, SC | 511 |
| 97 | University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Columbia, SC | 508 |
| 138 | University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Greenville, SC | 506 |
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Medical Schools in South Carolina: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in South Carolina?
There are 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in South Carolina that AdmitBase tracks, including MUSC College of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in South Carolina?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in South Carolina are MUSC College of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full South Carolina table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 508 and a median GPA of about 3.65. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into medical schools in South Carolina?
The median acceptance rate among South Carolina medical schools is about 10.2%, ranging from roughly 7.1% at the most selective to 11.4% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your MCAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a medical school as a South Carolina resident?
At public medical schools in South Carolina, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each South Carolina listing below.
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Statistics sourced from each school's published entering-class profile. Updated annually. AdmitBase is an independent admissions-data service and is not affiliated with any school.