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School of Medicine Columbia

Tuition

Because our graduates make such a big impact on the health and wellness of South Carolina, we work hard to ensure all deserving students have the opportunity to study with us. 

Overview of Tuition and Fees

 Fee Item Cost 
South Carolina Resident Tuition (per semester) $21,444
Nonresident Tuition (per academic semester) $43,575
Secondary Application Fee (nonrefundable) $100
Seat Fee (nonrefundable) $250
Matriculation Fee (first year only)  $80
Gross Anatomy Fee (first year, first semester only) $1,000
Estimated Expenditures for First Year $8,098
Estimated Expenditures for Second Year $2,966
Estimated Expenditures for Third Year $6,898
Estimated Expenditures for Fourth year $4,156

M.D. Program Cost of Attendance Breakdown

M1 Year

Tuition $42,888
Fees $1,600
 Technology $600
 Gross Anatomy $1,000
Books & Supplies $470
Housing $11,590
Food $5,860
Personal $4,790
Transportation $2,812
 Transportation $2,690
 Clinical Travel $122
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $44
 Disability Insurance $44
TOTAL $70,282
Tuition $87,150
Fees $1,600
Technology $600
Gross Anatomy $1,000
Books & Supplies $470
Housing $11,590
Food $5,860
Personal $4,790
Transportation $2,812
Transportation $2,690
Clinical Travel $122
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $44
Disability Insurance $44
TOTAL $114,544

M2 Year

Tuition $42,888
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $480
Housing $12,750
Food $6,446
Personal $5,270
Transportation $3,130
Transportation $2,960
Clinical Travel $170
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $704
USMLE Fees $660
Disability Insurance $44
TOTAL $72,496
Tuition $87,150
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $480
Housing $12,750
Food $6,446
Personal $5,270
Transportation $3,130
Transportation $2,960
Clinical Travel $170
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $704
USMLE Fees $660
Disability Insurance $44
   
TOTAL $116,758

M3 Year

Tuition $42,888
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $812
Housing $13,908
Food $7,032
Personal $5,748
Transportation $4,670
Transportation $3,228
Clinical Travel $1,442
Direct Loan Fees $228
   
Med Add-Ons $704
USMLE Fees $660
Disability Insurance $44
TOTAL $76,590
Tuition $87,150
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $812
Housing $13,908
Food $7,032
Personal $5,748
Transportation $4,670
Transportation $3,228
Clinical Travel $1,442
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $704
USMLE Fees $660
Disability Insurance $44
TOTAL $120,852

M4 Year

Tuition $42,888
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $362
Housing $11,590
Food $5,860
Personal $4,790
Transportation $3,752
Transportation $2,690
Clinical Travel $1,062
Direct Loan Fees $228
   
Med Add-Ons $523
Disability Insurance $44
Residency Appl. $479
TOTAL $70,593
Tuition $87,150
Fees $600
Technology $600
Books & Supplies $362
Housing $11,590
Food $5,860
Personal $4,790
Transportation $3,752
Transportation $2,690
Clinical Travel $1,062
Direct Loan Fees $228
Med Add-Ons $523
Disability Insurance $44
Residency Appl. $479
TOTAL $114,855

Financial Aid

We know that it is a major decision to pursue a graduate education. Graduate students may receive financial assistance through loans, assistantships, scholarships, or fellowships. You also have access to one-on-one and group financial aid counseling through the School of Medicine – Columbia. Many of our graduate students choose to work directly with the University of South Carolina's main campus financial aid office. The Office of Financial Aid provides a full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend the University of South Carolina for all students.

Complete your FAFSA application by April 1 to apply for:

  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
  • Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan

 

Student Health Insurance

The School of Medicine Columbia requires you to have health insurance. For additional information, please visit the Student Health Services Insurance website.

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