College · Catholic life on campus
Medical University of South Carolina
- LocationCharleston, SC
- Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 3,117 students
Medical University of South Carolina is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
The Medical University of South Carolina is a health sciences university in Charleston. The Diocese of Charleston's campus ministry listing says the Catholic campus ministry at the College of Charleston also welcomes MUSC.
Catholic churches nearby
- St. Patrick Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 134 St. Philip Street, Charleston
- St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 93 Hasell Street, Charleston
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — 0.9 mi · 120 Broad Street, Charleston
- Drexel House — 0.9 mi · 34 Wentworth Street, Charleston
- Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy — 1.1 mi · 77 America Street, Charleston
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese lists the College of Charleston's Catholic campus ministry as also welcoming MUSC.)
Sources (1)
- SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 15, 2026
“Also welcoming American College of Building Arts, MUSC, Charleston Southern University, Trident Tech, and active military”
- SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 15, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
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The Catholic center
Catholic campus ministry at the College of Charleston (also serving MUSC)
- Address: 34 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401
- Distance from campus: 0.9 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Source: charlestondiocese.org, verified Oct. 15, 2026, charlestondiocese.org, verified Oct. 15, 2026
Catholic campus ministry
Sources (1)
- SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 15, 2026
“Also welcoming American College of Building Arts, MUSC, Charleston Southern University, Trident Tech, and active military”
“Also welcoming American College of Building Arts, MUSC, Charleston Southern University, Trident Tech, and active military”
“34 Wentworth St. Charleston, SC 29401”
Reach out
Contact details for Fr. Paul Lacombe (Chaplain, College of Charleston Catholic campus ministry) and the campus ministry are available to signed-in users.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$47,215
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 3,117 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | — |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | — |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $15,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | — |
| First-year retention | — |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $88,420 |
| Admission rate | — |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 11% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, Bishop of Charleston
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: charlestondiocese.org, charlestondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 218335
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: research institution
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask
- Is Medical University of South Carolina a Catholic college?
- No. Medical University of South Carolina is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic campus ministry at the College of Charleston.
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