USC Aiken Admission Requirements

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USC Aiken Admission Overview

USC Aiken admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year USC Aiken admitted 78.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 980-1220 / ACT 19-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

USC Aiken requires the SAT or ACT for unknown.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.usca.edu/admissions/admission-types/freshman/

USC Aiken Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The USC Aiken acceptance rate is 78.5%. Last year, 2,360 of 3,005 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into USC Aiken and can you get accepted?

USC Aiken is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

USC Aiken GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.19*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.19*

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Average GPA

USC Aiken has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.19 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.19 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

USC Aiken Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of South Carolina Aiken requires first-year applicants to meet minimum SAT or ACT standards. Admission also uses an Admissions Index that combines your core college-prep GPA and SAT or ACT scores, with GPA counting twice as much as the test. The writing section is not used. Applicants over 21 may be considered without entrance exams if they show other evidence of academic potential.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.usca.edu/admissions/admission-types/freshman/

USC Aiken SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

23%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 470
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 600
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at USC Aiken typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 980–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. USC Aiken ranks #13 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1220

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for unknown. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of South Carolina Aiken
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>88%
1100 to 1220	Avg +	79%-88%
980 to 1100	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

USC Aiken ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at USC Aiken typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. USC Aiken places #16 among colleges in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for unknown. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of South Carolina Aiken
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>89%
22 to 26	Avg +	79%-89%
19 to 22	Avg -	68%-79%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<68%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

77% of University of South Carolina Aiken freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of South Carolina Aiken students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	17%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	77%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of South Carolina Aiken admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,980	1,010	3,005
Accepted	1,562	786	2,360
Acceptance Rate	79%	78%	79%
Enrolled	402	259	666
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	26%	33%	28%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of South Carolina Aiken and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of South Carolina Aiken application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted