University of South Carolina Aiken
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public 4-year institution in Aiken, SC. It enrolls about 3,855 students and admits roughly 80% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Aiken, SC 29801 |
| County | Aiken County |
| Enrollment | 3,855 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,905 / 2,316 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,218 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 40% |
| Transfer-out rate | 39% |
| Full-time retention rate | 64% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,697 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–23 |
| Website | www.usca.edu/ |
| Phone | 8036486851 |
Admissions
About 2,905 students applied and 2,316 were admitted. Of those admitted, 616 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,760 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,218. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,697 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,618 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,107 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,688 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,097 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,708 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 566 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 40% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of South Carolina Aiken is in Aiken, SC, Aiken County. Its coordinates are 33.5727, -81.7676.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?
About 80% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,905 applicants.
How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,760 for in-state students and $21,218 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of South Carolina Aiken?
About 3,855 students are enrolled.