University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC • public • II | Peach Belt Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,573 • Total: 4,746

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC
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Website

https://www.usca.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,312 (36.7%) • Female: 2,261 (63.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	59	1.7%
Black/African American	774	21.7%
Hispanic/Latino	310	8.7%
White	2,146	60.1%
Two or More Races	209	5.8%
International	50	1.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

2,316 admitted from 2,905 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 490-620
Math: 480-580
Total: 970-1200

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-23

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$45

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	07/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

40.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

24.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

64.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$20,830

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$31,288

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,398
Out-of-state: $20,856

Room & Board

$9,182

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$8,987
$30,001-48,000	$8,435
$48,001-75,000	$11,440
$75,001-110,000	$16,046
$110,001+	$17,502

Students Receiving Pell Grants

87%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer

Women's Sports (5)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.5+ / ACT 24+ / SAT 1100+

2 automatic scholarships (6 total)

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