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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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4 Year, Public

Division 2

3,109 undergraduates

$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.

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Acceptance rate 79.7%

SAT score average 1063

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.99

Application fee $45

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Key deadlines

August

228 days away Application deadline date

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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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,760

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,736

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $3,100

Cost of attendance* $23,836

Average financial aid package $12,837

Estimated cost $10,999 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,218

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,736

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $3,100

Cost of attendance* $34,294

Average financial aid package $12,837

Estimated cost $21,457 See my potential costs

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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 3,109, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,855

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

61%

African American %

21%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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 Pacer Union Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801

8036486851

www.usca.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Pacer union board

Student government association

Greek organizations

University theatre players

Campus ministries

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 80%.

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

The average high school GPA for University of South Carolina Aiken students was 3.99.

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 $95,344.

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