University of South Carolina, Aiken

Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina, Aiken

Aiken, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$10,760

$21,218

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
19%
500-599
52%
400-499
26%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
54%
400-499
32%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
15%
18-23
56%
12-17
27%
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,547
Declined 1,228
Total Received 2,775
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Public

3,252

undergraduate students

468

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

University of South Carolina Aiken, founded in 1961, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 453-acre campus is located in Aiken, SC, 15 miles from Augusta, GA.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,720
Established in 1961
Coeducational Coeducational

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453-acre campus in Aiken (population 30,721), 15 miles from Augusta, GA, and 60 miles from Columbia. Served by bus; air serves Augusta; train serves Denmark (37 miles).

  • Metropolitan area: Columbia
  • Campus Size: hectares
  • Nearest airport: Augusta Regional

University of South Carolina, Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken
29801

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
27%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students through freshman year required to live on campus
yes
Freshman priority housing
yes
Coed housing
yes
Disabled student housing

Top Organizations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Pacer Fanatics
  • Alpha Omicron Pi
  • Zeta Tau Alpha
  • Phi Mu

Top Events

  • Midnight Madness
  • Fall Fest
  • Homecoming Week
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Campus Facts

  • Student-run campus newspaper
  • Drama/Theater group
  • Choral groups
  • National fraternities on campus
  • National soroities on campus

Campus Security

  • 24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
  • 24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
  • Late-night transport/escort service
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
78%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
19%
500-599
52%
400-499
26%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
54%
400-499
32%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
15%
18-23
56%
12-17
27%

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions yes
Application fee $45
Application deadline July 1
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale) 3.96

Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,547
Declined 1,228
Total Received 2,775

Admissions Factors

Very Important

academic GPA
class rank
rigor of secondary school record
standardized test scores

Not Considered

extracurricular activities
alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
character/personal qualities
application essay
first generation
geographical residence
interview
racial/ethnic status
recommendation(s)
religious affiliation/commitment
state residency
talent/ability
volunteer work
work experience

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Accepts International Baccalaureate no
Offers English as a second language yes

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,398
Room & board $7,946
Additional fees $362
Books & supplies $1,240
Other fees $1,800
Total $21,746

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Deferred payment plan yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children) yes

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Intramural Sports Men

Ultimate frisbee

Intramural Sports Women

Ultimate frisbee

Club Sports Men

Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Lacrosse, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Table tennis, Tennis

Club Sports Women

Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Lacrosse, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Table tennis, Tennis

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division 2

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
History, General
Industrial Engineering
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Secondary Education and Teaching
Sociology
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Writing, General
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Programs Offered

  • English as a second language
  • Distance learning
  • Double major
  • Independent study
  • Honors college
  • Cooporative programs
  • Internships
  • Off campus study
  • Summer session for credit
  • Study abroad
  • Part time undergraduate degrees

3,720

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

3,252
students

Female
65%
2,130

Male
35%
1,122

13%

468
students

Female
67%
313

Male
33%
155

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

2,585
students

Female
66%
1,686

Male
34%
899

21%

667
students

Female
67%
444

Male
33%
223

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate 65%
Student 4 year graduation rate 21%
Student 5 year graduation rate 14%
Student 6 year graduation rate 5%

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
26%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
58%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

357

Transfer students enrolled

10%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment yes
Winter transfer enrollment no
Spring transfer enrollment yes
Summer transfer enrollment yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests yes
Accepts CLEP general tests no
Accepts excelsior college examinations no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES yes
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

  • Group career
  • Individual career
  • Learning disability
  • Personal/Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Career Library
  • Career interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Job Fairs
  • Job Interviews
  • Job bank
  • On-campus employer recruitment
  • Resume preparation

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Computer training or assistance
  • Health clinic
  • Library reserved study rooms

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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