| Tuition Item | Resident Cost Per Semester | Non-Resident * Cost Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,545 | $13,128 |
| Health Professions Grad Fee | $800 | $1,100 |
| Tech Fee | $300 | $300 |
| Enrichment Fee | $685 | $685 |
| Books | $350 | $350 |
| Room | $3,492 | $3,492 |
| Board | $828 | $828 |
| Personal | $825 | $825 |
| Transportation | $576 | $576 |
| Total | $15,401 | $21,284 |
Total Cost
| Tuition Item | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee-Graduate School | $50 | $50 |
| Tuition | $52,815 | $91,896 |
| Health Professions Grad Fee | $5,600 | $7,700 |
| Background Check | $99 | $99 |
| Laptop Computer | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Short Lab Coat | $20 | $20 |
| Gross Anatomy Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Medical Equipment | $700 | $700 |
| Tech Fee | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Enrichment Fee | $4,795 | $4,795 |
| Graduation/Matriculation Fee | $80 | $80 |
| Carolina Card (photo ID) | $10 | $10 |
| Books | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Room | $24,444 | $24,444 |
| Board | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Personal | $5,775 | $5,775 |
| Transportation | $4,032 | $4,032 |
| Total | $111,516 | $152,697 |
All costs of the program are estimated based on current projections, except for tuition and fees, which are also subject to change with approval of the USC Board of Trustees.
Tuition Refund Policy (A3.14g) may be found at the following site:
https://sc.edu/bursar/refunds.shtml
*Students pay in-state tuition once SC residency is established. The University Registrar provides additional information on eligibility requirements for in-state tuition.
Financial Aid
We're happy to help you explore scholarships and loans to help you finance your education. You also have access to one-on-one and group financial aid counseling through the Medical School. Many of our graduate students choose to work directly with the University of South Carolina's main campus financial aid office.
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.