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University of South Carolina: Aiken campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

University of South Carolina: Aiken

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,93,049Out-of-state
Students
2,962Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

78.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 79.72%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 79.7% (2,316/2,905; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,005
Offered a place 2,361
Enrolled 666

28.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite980-1220
4001600
ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹29,72,948 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,93,049
  • Housing₹8,62,484
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹29,72,948
After aid (average) ₹10,93,462

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,10,708
Out-of-state ₹19,93,049

Average aid awarded: ₹9,36,784 a year.

Outcomes and support

66.8%
Retention
39.9%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
10%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.1%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic 9.7%
Multiracial 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
Unknown 0.6%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0%

3 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.54%
Total Applicants3005
Admitted Applicants2361
Enrolled Applicants666
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %980
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,10,708
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,93,049
Average Housing Cost₹8,62,484
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹10,93,462
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,36,784
Out-of-State Students10%

Student Body Diversity

African American22.45%
Asian1.49%
Hispanic9.72%
White57.12%
Multiracial6.41%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International1.99%
Unknown Race0.57%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate39.85%
Retention Rate66.78%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2962

Contact

Street Address471 University Pkwy
ZIP Code29801
Phone(803) 641-3366
Websitehttps://www.usca.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/