Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, USCA's acceptance rate is 75.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.76%. 839 men and 1,614 women applied to USCA and 618 men and 1,237 women students were accepted.
Among them, 220 men and 332 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at USCA.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,453 | 839 | 1,614 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,855 | 618 | 1,237 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 552 | 220 | 332 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.62% | 73.66% | 76.64% | - | - |
| Yield | 29.76% | 35.60% | 26.84% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 198 students (36% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 98 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USCA.
The median SAT score is 1,075 with 550 SAT EBRW and 525 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at USCA. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of South Carolina Aiken are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 950 | 1075 | 1180 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 525 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 552 first-year students enrolled in USCA. The proportion of full-time students is 99.28% and part-time students is 0.72%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.86% and women students is 60.14%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at USCA.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 220 | 332 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 548 | 218 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at USCA. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of South Carolina Aiken.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of University of South Carolina Aiken. The next table provides general admission information for applying to USCA.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Admission Information | www.usca.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.usca.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |