South Carolina

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1961Large suburbSEVP certified
University of South Carolina Aiken campus
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About

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA, formerly USC Aiken) is a public university in the Aiken, South Carolina area. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and offers undergraduate degree programs as well as master's degrees. Additional graduate courses and degree programs are offered through the University of South Carolina Extended Graduate Campus program. The University of South Carolina Aiken awards baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 major areas of study including the bachelor of science in business administration online through Palmetto College.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$21,218
Estimated total for international students
US$36,083
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$10,760
Total cost for in-state students
US$25,625
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,962
Graduate students
733
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
79%
SAT
Reading and writing 510–620 · Maths 470–600
ACT
19–26

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$51,703

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (33)

Bachelor's degrees28 subjects
Applied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanical EngineeringMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational/Instructional Media DesignTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Computer and Information Sciences, General

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.