Overview

University of South Carolina Aiken is a Comprehensive institution located in Aiken, SC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC  29801-6309
United States

Contact Mr. Andrew Hendrix
Director of Admissions
Email: admit@usca.edu
Phone: 803-641-3366
Fax: 803-641-3727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,905

Applied

2,316

Accepted

3,109

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,960

Females Applied

1,580

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

938

Males Applied

732

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	547	490	620
SAT Math	520	480	580
ACT Composite	21	17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,398

In-state

20,856

Out-of-state

10,398

In-district

Fees

362

Full-time student fees

9,182

Room & board

5,750

Room only

Financial Aid

12,817

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,355

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,052

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,085

Avg. Loan Aid

2,665

Avg. Grant Aid

9,428

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,109

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.38%
Black or African American	22.32%
White or Caucasian	59.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	1.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	5.99%
Other	0.5%

Gender

Male (36.25%)

Female (63.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	26%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Stress Blowout Breakfast Fall, One Table and Pacer Madness

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
University Theatre Players, Black Student Union, NAACP USCA Chapter, Pacer Fellowship of Christian Athletes and USCA Pacesetters

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Riflery		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2

Faculty

163

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 120

Part-time - 43

Male - 121

Female - 153