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University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,565
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $51,703
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public college in Aiken, SC with 2,962 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,565 per year ($12,555 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,703 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,905
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,316
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–620
200800
SAT Math470–600
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What University of South Carolina Aiken looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,625
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,760
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,218
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,555
- $30–48k$12,132
- $48–75k$13,071
- $75–110k$16,923
- $110k+$21,068
Get a personal estimate with University of South Carolina Aiken's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $51,703
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,132
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,962
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White57%
- Hispanic10%
- Black23%
- Asian2%
University of South Carolina Aiken FAQ
What is University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate?+
University of South Carolina Aiken admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1120.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is University of South Carolina Aiken test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of South Carolina Aiken?+
In Fall 2023, 2,905 students applied to University of South Carolina Aiken and 2,316 were admitted; 616 enrolled.
Does University of South Carolina Aiken consider legacy status?+
No. University of South Carolina Aiken reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of South Carolina Aiken require an essay?+
University of South Carolina Aiken reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,625 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,565.
What is University of South Carolina Aiken's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218645 · How we use this data
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