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University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken,
SC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate76%
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About University of South Carolina Aiken
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public, state university in the suburb of Aiken, South Carolina. University of South Carolina Aiken was founded in 1961. The college currently enrolls around 3,840 students per year, including 3,145 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of South Carolina Aiken
It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Aiken. In 2022, University of South Carolina Aiken accepted 76% of applicants. In 2022, 2,453 students applied to University of South Carolina Aiken and 1,855 were admitted.
| University of South Carolina Aiken Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 36% |
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University of South Carolina Aiken is located in the town of Aiken, South Carolina, in the suburbs of Columbia.
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College Info
University of South Carolina Aiken Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of South Carolina Aiken is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of South Carolina Aiken is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of South Carolina Aiken SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
950 - 1190
Math SAT Range
460 - 580
Reading SAT Range
490 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1190 and Above
Good
950 to 1190
Avg
950 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of South Carolina Aiken students is 1067. Applicants with SAT scores of 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of South Carolina Aiken, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of South Carolina Aiken.
University of South Carolina Aiken Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,584
In State$32,042
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,398
$20,856
Fees
$362
$362
Housing
$9,744
$9,744
Books
$1,080
$1,080
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of South Carolina Aiken is like? There are approximately 3,840 students enrolled at University of South Carolina Aiken, including 3,145 undergraduate students and 695 graduate students. 78% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from SC and 11% percent of students are from other states.
78%
Full Time22%
Part Time89%
In State11%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,840
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
76%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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