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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate79.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1063
Reading & WritingMid: 545
490620
MathMid: 520
480580
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1723
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
Programs (33)
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