University of South Carolina Aiken

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

University of South Carolina Aiken is a four-year, public school located in Aiken, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification. University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

79% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,005 applied, 2,360 accepted, and 666 enrolled in USCA. 259 men and 402 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,120 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,120 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1120 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 980 1120 1220 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 510 580 620 Math 470 540 600 ACT Score Composite 19 22 26 Math 17 22 25 English 17 21 25 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,760 for South Carolina residents and $21,218 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $14,096 for South Carolina residents and $30,122 for others. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of South Carolina Aiken. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,732 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,482. For freshmen, 543 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,701. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,022 students enrolled USCA in 2025. By gender, 1,525 men and 2,497 women students are enrolled. There are 3,289 undergraduate and 733 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

33 Major Programs

2 programs through online 3 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of USCA is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 36%. The retention rate is 67% for full-time and 67% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 40% Transfer-out Rate 36% Retention Rate 67% Students to Faculty Ratio 16 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 268 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for USCA and the average faculty salary is $77,010. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. There are 543 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $61,361. Number of Faculties 268 Average Faculty Salary $77,010 Number of Staffs 543 Average Staff Salary $61,361

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	980	1120	1220
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	580	620
Math	470	540	600
ACT Score
Composite	19	22	26
Math	17	22	25
English	17	21	25

Aiken, SC