Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- United States Merchant Marine AcademyVery selective
- Medical University of South CarolinaNot rated
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- United States Merchant Marine AcademyTest scores required
- Medical University of South CarolinaNot reported
How they read a record
United States Merchant Marine Academy
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Medical University of South Carolina
Not reported
What they look at
| Factor | United States Merchant Marine Academy | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | – |
| High school record | Required | – |
| Class rank | Required | – |
| College-prep program | Considered | – |
| Recommendations | Required | – |
| Essay | Required | – |
| Legacy status | Not considered | – |
| Work experience | Considered | – |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | – |
| English proficiency test | Required | – |
| Other tests | Not considered | – |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why