History
Founded in 1824, MUSC is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health care system – an institution defined by groundbreaking research, transformative education and exceptional patient care, powered by a culture of innovation and discovery that drives advances in health, science and economic discovery for South Carolina and beyond.
Education
MUSC educates nearly 3,500 students across 41 degree programs each year and equips more than 1,060 residents and fellows with the expertise to lead in today’s complex medical world.
Research
As South Carolina’s premier biomedical research institution, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is committed to recruiting and empowering top scientists. With $349 million in research funding and 1,392 extramural awards in fiscal year 2025, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates scientific discoveries that improve lives for our patients throughout South Carolina and beyond.
Career
There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities, as well as search by category and location.
Medical University of South Carolina Key Statistics & Highlights
- #473 Ranking
- 262 Scholarships
- 2,000 Academic Staff
- 2,343 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Medical University of South Carolina Overview
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Medical University of South Carolina Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 13 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 432 | 460 | 473 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
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Student services
Administrative offices at MUSC encompass key institutional units, such as communications, finance, governance and strategy, that support and advance MUSC's mission.
Housing services
Off-Campus Housing is your resource to find the place that is right for you. MUSC students, faculty, and staff can access current listings of rentals and roommates.
Library services
The Library offers 34 Group Study Rooms for student use. Reservations can be made online up to one day in advance.
ICT services
Tech Equipment Lending: A variety of laptops, tablets, cameras, and other technology is available for checkout on the 4th floor of the Library by students, faculty, and staff.
Sports facilities
Sports and recreational amenities include:
- Indoor Multipurpose Gymnasium
- Squash Courts (2)
- Indoor Pool (25m Lap)
- Indoor and Outdoor Tracks (1/6 mile)
Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), one of seven regional accrediting organizations in the United States recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).