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Overview |
USC Aiken | |||
| Location | Aiken, SC | |||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | |||
| Enrollment | 3,855 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | usca.edu | |||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | |||
| Room & Board | $8,736 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $11,697 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,701 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,905 | |||
| Admitted | 2,316 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 6% | |||
| % Women | 13% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % In-State | 88% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | |||
Campus |
USC Aiken | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/