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UO

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SCPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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79%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$11,641
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$39,689
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Aiken, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,231
Earnings 5yr: $77,864
Debt: $28,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,849
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,908
Earnings 5yr: $56,391
Debt: $28,725
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,203
Earnings 5yr: $37,483
Debt: $28,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,530
Earnings 5yr: $40,850
Debt: $28,750
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,363
Earnings 5yr: $49,899
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,163
Earnings 5yr: $37,835
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,728
Earnings 5yr: $40,901
Debt: $24,776
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,178
Earnings 5yr: $52,499
Debt: $30,975
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,980
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,931
Earnings 5yr: $28,243
Debt: $23,567
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,995
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,828

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,641
In-State Tuition$10,760
Out-of-State Tuition$21,218
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,689
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,603

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$53,376
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