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University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken is a medium, public institution located in Aiken, sc. Founded in 1961, University of South Carolina Aiken offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,817 undergraduates
cost $10,760 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of South Carolina Aiken? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.6%
SAT score average 1080
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of South Carolina Aiken is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Sociology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,760
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,376
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $2,931
Cost of attendance* $23,307
Average financial aid package $12,817
Estimated cost $10,490 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,218
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,376
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $2,931
Cost of attendance* $33,765
Average financial aid package $12,817
Estimated cost $20,948 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of South Carolina Aiken has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,817, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,855

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
47%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of South Carolina Aiken, students love their University Theatre Players, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801
phone 803-648-6851
address www.usca.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

University theatre players

Black student union

Naacp usca chapter

Pacer fellowship of christian athletes

Usca pacesetters

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of South Carolina Aiken to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken? 

The acceptance rate for University of South Carolina Aiken is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for University of South Carolina Aiken?

The average high school GPA for University of South Carolina Aiken students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina Aiken?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina Aiken including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $93,228.

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