University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
3,354
Students
11,155
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
52%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
University of South Carolina Aiken is a Comprehensive institution located in Aiken, SC, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801-6309
United States
Aiken, SC 29801-6309
United States
Contact
Mr. Andrew Hendrix
Director of Admissions
Email: admit@usca.edu
Phone: 803-641-3366
Fax: 803-641-3727
Director of Admissions
Email: admit@usca.edu
Phone: 803-641-3366
Fax: 803-641-3727
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Fine/studio Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,075
Applied
1,628
Accepted
3,354
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,026
Females Applied
1,059
Females Accepted
52%
Male Admissions
1,049
Males Applied
569
Males Accepted
54%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.81
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 524 | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 507 | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,398
In-state
20,856
Out-of-state
Fees
362
Full-time student fees
7,766
Room & board
5,066
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
11,155
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,184
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,731
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,957
Avg. Loan Aid
2,163
Avg. Grant Aid
6,841
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,354
Total undergrad students
3%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 27.64% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 4.11% |
| Other | 1.65% |
Gender
Male (35.54%)
Female (64.46%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 27% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Midnight Madness, Fall Fest and Homecoming Week
Midnight Madness, Fall Fest and Homecoming Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
National Society of Leadership and Success, Pacer Fanatics, Alpha Omicron Pi, Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Mu
National Society of Leadership and Success, Pacer Fanatics, Alpha Omicron Pi, Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Mu
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
288
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 156
Part-time - 132
Male - 141
Female - 147