University of South Carolina-Aiken
471 University Pkwy, Aiken, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of University of South Carolina-Aiken
About this school
USC-Aiken, founded in 1961, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 354-acre campus is located in Aiken, 15 miles from Augusta, Ga.
- www.usca.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
152
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,354
- Men:1,192 Men (35.5%)
- Women:2,162 Women (64.5%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of South Carolina Aiken is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 471 University Parkway |
City, State, Zip | Aiken, SC 29801 |
Phone | (803) 641-3366 |
Fax | (803) 641-3727 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | August 1 |
Application Fee | $45 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 53% of 3,075 applicants were admitted |
Women | 52% of 2,026 applicants were admitted |
Men | 54% of 1,049 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 916 (56%) of 1,628 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 587 (55%) of 1,059 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 329 (58%) of 569 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.81 |
375 And Above | 50% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 7% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 507 average |450-550 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 11% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 45% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 41% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 4% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 16% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 36% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20 average |18-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 18% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 59% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 21% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,502|Out-of-state: $20,702 (43.07%)
- Room & Board: - $7,592 (31.13%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,706 (7.0%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,586 (18.81%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of South Carolina Aiken accepts deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 20 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003449 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 616 (100.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 444 (72.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 438 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 83 (18.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $11,184 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 421 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,334 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 282 (64.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,142 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 62 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 32 (5.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,303 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,815 (99.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,986 (70.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,951 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 318 (16.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $11,155 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,668 (85.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,841 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,499 (76.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,071 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 185 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 158 (5.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,163 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 73% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,739 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 8.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,769 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
156
Part-Time Faculty
132
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
42%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 32% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 42% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 34% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 37% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 647,023 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 550 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of South Carolina Aiken provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
68.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
21.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
35.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
41.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (20)
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- History, General
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Music Teacher Education
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (4)
- Applied Psychology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
29,884
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbia
Campus Size
453 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32.1 average low in January, 88.8 average high in September |
Rain | 110 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Aiken |
Nearest Train Station | 30 mile(s) from campus in Denmark |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
27% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
73%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Pacer |
School Colors | Cardinal, white, and navy blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of South Carolina Aiken offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, national society of leadership and success, pacer fanatics, alpha omicron pi, zeta tau alpha, phi mu
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
8% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,718
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,354
Women
2,162
Men
1,192
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.1% Asian
- 28.6% Black/African-American
- 4.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 59.3% White
- 1.7% Unknown
International Students
3.1% from 29 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
152