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University of South Carolina Aiken Science & Tech Programs

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution located in Aiken, SC. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of South Carolina Aiken Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#220 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1444 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of South Carolina Aiken?

Contact details for University of South Carolina Aiken are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone:	8036486851
Website:	www.usca.edu/
Admissions:	www.usca.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.usca.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into University of South Carolina Aiken?

You can apply to University of South Carolina Aiken online at: https://www.usca.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Aiken is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of South Carolina Aiken

These are the things University of South Carolina Aiken looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 28% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of South Carolina Aiken, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 620. Math scores were between 470 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1220. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of South Carolina Aiken ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of South Carolina Aiken can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,010	786	78%
Women	1,980	1,562	79%

Can I Afford University of South Carolina Aiken?

The average net price after aid at University of South Carolina Aiken is $11,611. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,398
In-State Fees	$362
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,856
Out-of-State Fees	$362
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,760
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,218

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at University of South Carolina Aiken receive some form of financial aid (611 students).

Approximately 71% of students at University of South Carolina Aiken receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,331 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,822.

Student Loan Debt

43% of University of South Carolina Aiken undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,438 per year.

University of South Carolina Aiken Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,178 students enrolled at University of South Carolina Aiken. University of South Carolina Aiken is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,805 undergraduate students at University of South Carolina Aiken, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of South Carolina Aiken undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	605
Hispanic	272
White	1,629
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	179
Non-Resident	50

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of South Carolina Aiken are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	584
Georgia	29
Florida	7
Illinois	4
North Carolina	4

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of South Carolina Aiken Graduate Student Diversity

746 of University of South Carolina Aiken’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of South Carolina Aiken, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of South Carolina Aiken graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	24
Black or African American	182
Hispanic	45
White	435
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	21

Online Learning at University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,439 undergraduate students at University of South Carolina Aiken took at least one online class — of those, 566 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1 students took at least one online class and 703 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of South Carolina Aiken has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.