ROTC at Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · public
Yes, through cross-town: Medical University of South Carolina students join Air Force ROTC at Charleston Southern University.
Cross-town & partner options
Medical University of South Carolina students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 15.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Medical University of South Carolina in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Medical University of South Carolina. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Medical University of South Carolina has 303 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Medical University of South Carolina takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Medical University of South Carolina: FAQ
Does Medical University of South Carolina have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Medical University of South Carolina students join Air Force ROTC at Charleston Southern University.
Which ROTC branches can Medical University of South Carolina students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Charleston Southern University, 16 mi).
Is ROTC at Medical University of South Carolina on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Medical University of South Carolina and train with the unit at Charleston Southern University.
School links and location
These links belong to Medical University of South Carolina. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
web.musc.edu
- Admissions
education.musc.edu
- Apply
education.musc.edu
- Financial aid
education.musc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Charleston, SC 29425
IPEDS UNITID: 218335
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