About University of South Carolina-Aiken

Founded in 1961, University of South Carolina-Aiken. is a Public college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 3,371 full time undergraduate students, and 177 full time graduate students.

The University of South Carolina-Aiken Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 154 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Aiken include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range870-1060
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at USC-Aiken are considered Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 29 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 43% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of South Carolina-Aiken.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
14%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
68%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
41%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
32%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
64%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
14%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
68%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
41%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
32%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
64%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    50 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    58 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    61 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    61 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    60 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    61 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    61 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of South Carolina-Aiken REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of South Carolina-Aiken?

26 Students rated University of South Carolina-Aiken

Kaitlyn - 11/04/2020

I like the school. I live on campus and I feel very included and safe where I am. The class sizes are smaller compared to what I was used to, it’s a nice fit for me. The people here are approachable and nice. The professors genuinely care about you and your well-being. I really enjoy it.

Bradlee - 10/21/2020

I believe it is a really great campus. The faculty is very nice and friendly. The older students are helpful if you have any questions, they are very friendly and easy to talk to. I also love how the campus is not that big so it is easier to get around.

Madison - 05/22/2020

My overall opinion of the University of South Carolina-Aiken is a small public university with little student involvement. The school is very small and the environment is similar to a high school. Classrooms are decent and the professors are mainly good. Campus life is boring as students rarely come out to poorly planned events. The sports programs are not the best, therefore, no school spirit. Academically, the classes were easy and I could always contact my professors for help. However, the people at this school are mostly from the town of Aiken, South Carolina, and out-of-state students don't really feel welcomed. As an out-of-state student, I felt like I was misplaced and did not understand their small town connection. This school is not worth traveling many miles for. This school is only good for local people who can go to a relatively cheap university and get a degree.

Corin - 10/28/2019

I love going here. There is always something to do, there is something here for everyone. The professors, administrators, and students help all want to see us succeed. No one is left out or to fin for themselves. Here is kind of like one big family. I enjoy the frequent emails about the progress of the school or events for that week.

University of South Carolina-Aiken FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of South Carolina-Aiken?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of South Carolina-Aiken is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    College is a big transition coming from high school. Continue to study and stay active in school. Meet new people and become acquainted with your professors because they are there to help you succeed. Never give up. Always ask for help if you need it. Do not be to proud to ask for help when needed. Stay focus and do not get too involve with activities that will interfer with you managing your class work.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    My school does not offer a transportation system for students with out methods of transprotation.

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend USC-Aiken is a very out going person with the desire to get involved. Someone that wants to have a one-on-one relationship with their professors would really like this school. A person that likes that small hometown feel would love this University.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Price and accessability

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The peole who attend here are out going and friendly. They will help another student in any way possible. Students here love their school and would not trade it for another. The food there is great and also are the dorms.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe that if you attend a university, you should strive for success towards whatever goals that you have. If you don't think positive, have a good attitude towards your school, and don't put fourth the effort that you can, than you should not attend the University of Central Florida.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are diverse and open minded. They are understandable and considerate. My classmates are cooperative and focused on learning.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is small and not completely unsuitable yet I wish it was more academically stringent.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for their dedication and determination. My school works hard to make the students develop career oriented skills before we graduate school and enter the real word. The challenge our inner strength and they bring out the success in us.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    community college 4 year degree

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most fruestrating thing about my school was last year when we did not have enough rooms/housing to house all of the students and i was put on a waiting list. Now we have new dorms built so this is no longer a problem, we have more than enough housing to house students.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    USC-A does such a good job at Freshman Friday (when Freshman can come and visit the campus and walk around) and orientation that I knew pretty much everything before the first day of class!

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Whenever I tell people that I go to USCA, they stop and think that I said USC. It is true that USCA is not a big campus, but it is growing by leaps and bounds. The best thing about USCA is just how not big it is (I don't want to say small because people see that as a bad thing). The teachers, or most of them, will make sure that you learn the material and not just see you as a seat in the class. Also the dorms are amazing and apartment style, not many places have a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom for two people to share! :)

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    The main stereotype that I have heard is that USCA students are all commuters. Meaning they live near the school and go back and forth to class. Making people think that there is nothing here for On-Campus students.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are a ton of Students Activities here at USCA! Anything from helping pick out the next entertainer to come to the school(PUB), Greek Life, Honors Societies, IMPACT(volunteer work), Ducks Unlimited, and a TON more! There is something for everyone! Athletic events are really popular here, especially basketball. We don't have a football team, but that just means that our other sports get more recognition. We also have a great theater program here too,which is a good change to see when you dont want to study anymore. I met my closest friends through dorm life, sadly they weren't my first roommates, but we met through a dorm program and live together the remaining of the years! Greek Life is a good thing to do at USCA if you are staying on campus! You will make so many connections, not to mention life long friends, and you will always have something to do. But there is only a small percent of people in Greek Life, although the majority of those are well known campus leaders.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Most of my professors know me by name which is good when you try and get extra credit on something! My major (Nursing - BSN) is a VERY competitive major but also very prestigious locally and nationally! Even better then the big USC in my opinion! Other majors that are popular are Education, Business and Psychology.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Absolutely NOT!! I live on campus and I love every minute of it! The Dorms are the BEST I have seen in the state for public schools! And trust me, I have seen A LOT! There is also always some campus event of program going on during the week. And if you take the time to try Greek Life, you will never be bored!

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Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

3,371

Total Undergrad Enrollment

177

Total Grad Students

11%

Out-Of-State

85%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

78

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

8

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
26%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
59%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending University of South Carolina-Aiken receive some sort of financial aid. 44% were awarded federal grants. While 63% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,102

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,656

Books and Supplies

$8,254

Room and Board

30,012

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,720
$30 - $48K
$13,506
$48 - $75K
$15,956
$75 - $110K
$16,970
$110K & UP
$17,896

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