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University of South Carolina Aiken

USC Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina 29801

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Known for business — excellent value

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution in Aiken with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1063, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,603 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,611.

Established
1961
Mascot
Ace the Pacer
Type
Public university
Conference
ten
Division
Division II

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80%Acceptance
1063SAT Avg
2,805Students
15:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$45,603Earnings 10yr
$11,611Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of South Carolina Aiken Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1063

Reading & WritingMid: 545
490620
MathMid: 520
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1063

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,760
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,218
Room & Board$8,736
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$20,922
Average Net Price$11,611
Median Debt at Graduation$24,275
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,618
$30–48K$10,107
$48–75K$12,688
$75–110K$16,097
$110K+$16,708

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,611

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,805
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 22%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.1%
Freshman Retention64.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,689
8 Years$43,669
10 Years$45,603

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,200
Men
$48,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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