University of South Carolina—Aiken

Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina—Aiken

Aiken, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$13,860

$24,318

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
490
75th
580
25th
460
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,855
Declined 598
Total Received 2,453
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Public

3,145

undergraduate students

695

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1961, University of South Carolina—Aiken is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and nursing. It is located on a 453-acre campus in Aiken, South Carolina—15 miles from Augusta, Georgia.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,840
Established in 1961
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

University of South Carolina—Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC
29801

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
27%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
49%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
490
75th
580
25th
460
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 1
Application deadline (final deadline) July 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,855
Declined 598
Total Received 2,453

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,204

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,760
Housing $5,476
Food $3,260
Additional fees $3,100
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $23,836
Average Financial Aid - $7,204
Total with Avg. Aid $16,632

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,361,482
State $4,516,662
Institutional $661,234
Other external $246,434
Total $11,785,812

Non-need-based

Federal $1,356,009
State $2,371,688
Institutional $374,708
Other external $577,824
Total $4,680,229

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 803 641-3476
F: 803 643-6840
stuaid@usca.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, swimming, table tennis, tennis

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, swimming, table tennis, tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, non-tackle football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Peach Belt Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Psychology yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
History, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Exercise/sports Science

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Vocational Arts

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,840

total students

87%

in-state

13%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

82%

3,145
students

Female
63%
1,997

Male
37%
1,148

18%

695
students

Female
67%
464

Male
33%
231

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

2,452
students

Female
62%
1,521

Male
38%
931

22%

693
students

Female
69%
476

Male
31%
217

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
21%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
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

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 29
Countries most often represented Canada
India
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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