University of South Carolina Aiken Comparison

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Overview

USC Aiken
Location Aiken, SC
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 3,840
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #888
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website usca.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

USC Aiken
Tuition (In State) $10,398
Tuition (Out of State) $20,856
Room & Board $8,376
Avg Net Price $11,872
Avg Grant Aid $9,891
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

USC Aiken
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 2,453
Admitted 1,855
Acceptance Rate 75.6%
Enrolled % 29.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.19
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/24
SAT Range 950/1180
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

USC Aiken
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (25%)
  • Education (14%)
  • Health Professions (12%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (9%)

Outcomes

USC Aiken
Graduation Rate 41%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $39,600
Making Student Loan Payments 54%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

USC Aiken
% Men 36%
% Women 64%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 58%
% Black 27%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

USC Aiken
% In-State 87%
% Out-of-State 11%

Campus

USC Aiken
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/