University of South Carolina Aiken

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

Contact Mr. Andrew Hendrix
Director of Admissions
Email: admit@usca.edu
Phone: 803-641-3366
Fax: 803-641-3727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,115

Applied

1,587

Accepted

3,344

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,080

Females Applied

1,040

Females Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,035

Males Applied

547

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.85

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	July 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	536	480	580
SAT Math	516	470	560
ACT Composite	20	17	22

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

11,898

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,486

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,462

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,113

Avg. Loan Aid

1,775

Avg. Grant Aid

7,264

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,344

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.83%
Black or African American	26.49%
White or Caucasian	58.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	1.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	4.44%
Other	1.46%

Gender

Male (34.54%)

Female (65.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
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

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

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
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
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
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

296

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 153

Part-time - 143

Male - 140

Female - 156

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