Public Graduate Average 34/100

Medical University of South Carolina

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Charleston, South Carolina

About Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Charleston, South Carolina. It enrolls 303 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
Net Price
Median Earnings (10yr)
$88,420
Enrollment
303
Student : Faculty
8:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Average
34/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes
Value
Affordability 6
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Medical University of South Carolina.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Medical University of South Carolina isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Net-price data is not yet reported for this school.

Average Net Price
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
61%
Borrowing to attend

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,000
10% percentile
$2,500
25% percentile
$15,000
Median percentile
$12,500
75% percentile
$23,962
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $12,500 ↓ $2,500
No Pell $14,293 ↓ $707
Dependent students $9,300 ↓ $5,700
Independent students $15,500 ↑ $500
Female students $13,041 ↓ $1,959
Male students $13,000 ↓ $2,000
Pell recipients: 16.1% (2,415 students)No Pell: 18.4% (2,762 students)Dependent students: 12.0% (1,797 students)Independent students: 20.0% (2,995 students)Female students: 16.8% (2,520 students)Male students: 16.7% (2,512 students)Overall Median$15,000
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $7,256, less than completers ($15,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

Completion data is not yet reported for Medical University of South Carolina.

6-Year Graduation Rate
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Medical University of South Carolina earn a median of $88,420 ten years after first enrolling. That's well above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$88,420
Earning > $25K
94%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$76,000$80,000$83,000$87,000$91,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$90,700

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$170,300

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$131,000

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$87,400

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$83,700

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $79,600, about 47% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 5.3 pts across 6 years
84.3%1yr90%3yr89.6%7yr
What this signals: Excellent. 90% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Medical University of South Carolina is home to 303 students, an intimate, close-knit community.

Total Enrolled
303
Part-Time
2%
First-Generation
19%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 76.6% 232
Black 8.3% 25
Hispanic 6.9% 21
Other 3.3% 10
Asian 3.0% 9
International 0.3% 1
White: 76.6% (232 students)Black: 8.3% (25 students)Hispanic: 6.9% (21 students)Other: 3.3% (10 students)Asian: 3.0% (9 students)International: 0.3% (1 students)Total303

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Medical University of South Carolina. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Midsize City Charleston, South Carolina
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
43% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Medical University of South Carolina offers a varied set of programs: 28 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

19 Programs
9 Programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Medical University of South Carolina is 8:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty
8:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Instruction / Student
$624,652
Annual instructional spending per enrolled student
Endowment
$474M
Solid financial position
Avg Faculty Salary
$100,731
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

201 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 50 25% $137,386
Associate Professors 61 30% $109,554
Assistant Professors 55 27% $85,930
Instructors 35 17% $79,005

Pros & Cons of Medical University of South Carolina

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Medical University of South Carolina tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Above-average post-graduation earnings
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
Best for: Based on the data, Medical University of South Carolina is a fit for students prioritizing post-graduation earnings; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Medical University of South Carolina

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Medical University of South Carolina.

What is Medical University of South Carolina known for?
Medical University of South Carolina is best known for its programs in Nursing, Medicine, Rehabilitation. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Medical University of South Carolina graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Medical University of South Carolina are $88,420, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Medical University of South Carolina accredited?
Yes. Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Medical University of South Carolina?
Medical University of South Carolina enrolls 303 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
Is Medical University of South Carolina a public or private college?
Medical University of South Carolina is a Public institution.
Where is Medical University of South Carolina located?
Medical University of South Carolina is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
What programs does Medical University of South Carolina offer?
Medical University of South Carolina offers 28 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Medicine, Rehabilitation.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Medical University of South Carolina?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Medical University of South Carolina is 8:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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