Overview

University of South Carolina Aiken is a Comprehensive institution located in Aiken, SC.

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, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,005

Applied

2,361

Accepted

3,289

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,980

Females Applied

1,563

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,010

Males Applied

786

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.99

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	October 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	566	510	620
SAT Math	534	470	600
ACT Composite	22	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

12,837

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,524

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,110

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,693

Avg. Loan Aid

2,587

Avg. Grant Aid

9,973

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,289

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.72%
Black or African American	22.45%
White or Caucasian	57.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	1.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	6.41%
Other	0.57%

Gender

Male (38.43%)

Female (61.2%)

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	24%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Haunted Hike and Stress Blowout Breakfast

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:
Pacer Union Board, Student Government Association, Greek organizations, University Theatre Players and Campus Ministries

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	No
Basketball	No	Division 2	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2	No
Softball	No	Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2	No

Faculty

261

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 151

Part-time - 110

Male - 129

Female - 132