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Medical University of South Carolina

#616 in US ranking Charleston, SC
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$16,972
Avg. aid
$7,913

Outcomes

Median salary
$75,251
1 yr after graduation

What does Medical University of South Carolina offer in terms of athletics?

MUSC is not presented as a conventional NCAA varsity-sports campus. Students interested in playing sports should distinguish recreational or intramural opportunities from intercollegiate varsity teams before assuming that recruiting or athletic scholarships are available.

Basketball, softball, and volleyball are among sports associated with MUSC student activities. The format and schedule of any competition can change, so a student hoping to participate should check the current campus recreation offerings, team eligibility rules, and facility access. Fitness and informal recreation may be a more relevant part of student life here than spectator athletics.

What student groups and Associations are available at Medical University of South Carolina?

MUSC's student organizations reflect its concentration in health professions. Student government offers a route for student representation, while interest groups can connect classmates around professional fields, public health, culture, or service.

Groups identified in MUSC student-life listings include the MUSC Student Government Association, a Public Health Interest Group, an International Association, and the Multicultural Group Advisory Board. Because organization names and activity can change, prospective students should consult the current recognized-organization directory before assuming a particular group is meeting or recruiting members.

Professional-school schedules can make participation different from joining a club at a residential undergraduate college. Students may find that college-level organizations, service activities, and short events fit more easily around labs and clinical work than a weekly campuswide commitment.

Who studies at Medical University of South Carolina?

MUSC enrolled 3,246 students in the cited institutional snapshot. Its age distribution illustrates its specialized admissions structure: most enrolled students were in their twenties, rather than in a traditional first-year undergraduate cohort.

Students ages 22-24 accounted for 1,365 enrollees, and another 1,200 were ages 25-29. The same snapshot recorded no first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entrants and 122 undergraduate transfer entrants. Those figures are consistent with a university where many students arrive after previous college study, although individual programs have different entry pathways.

MUSC also reported an 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. That institution-wide ratio is not a class-size promise: clinical groups, laboratories, lectures, and professional cohorts can be organized differently. Applicants seeking a sense of their everyday peer group should look at enrollment and cohort information for the specific program they intend to enter.

How does student life look like at Medical University of South Carolina?

Everyday student life at MUSC is shaped by professional programs, research, and clinical schedules. Students may spend time in classrooms, laboratories, hospitals, and community settings rather than following the routine of a largely residential undergraduate campus.

Campus activities and peer connections still matter. Student government, college-based groups, recreation, and cultural programming provide ways to meet people outside a required cohort. MUSC reports access to personal or psychological counseling and a student health clinic; students should check current eligibility and appointment procedures for their program.

For an applicant, the practical question is how the intended program's timetable leaves room for employment, commuting, and activities. A schedule that includes clinical shifts or rotations can change from term to term, making that program-level detail more useful than a general description of campus life.

What libraries are available to students at Medical University of South Carolina?

The Medical University of South Carolina Library is a central academic resource for study and health sciences research. Its relevance extends beyond a physical collection: students in medicine and related fields need access to scholarly journals, databases, clinical literature, and research guidance.

Library services may include help finding and evaluating sources, access to electronic resources, and assistance obtaining materials not held locally. Students should check current library instructions for remote access, borrowing privileges, interlibrary loan, and study-space reservations, since hours and eligibility can differ by space and user category.

Applicants comparing programs may also want to ask how their college teaches evidence-based practice and whether librarians provide instruction tailored to its coursework or research projects.

Medical University of South Carolina Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

3246

Total staff

241 full time, 366 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Medical University of South Carolina Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 303
Graduate: 2,943

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,994
Part-time: 252

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 21
Black or African American: 25
White: 232
Asian: 9
Two or more races: 10
Unknown: 5

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Medical University of South Carolina Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–Both–

Softball

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.