University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken is 76%. Last year, 2,453 students applied to University of South Carolina Aiken and 1,855 were admitted.

If you want to apply to University of South Carolina Aiken, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the application fee is $45.

Students who submit their applications to University of South Carolina Aiken for the fall semester should hear back from University of South Carolina Aiken by October 1.

University of South Carolina Aiken Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of University of South Carolina Aiken's admissions stats.

University of South Carolina Aiken 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Mean SAT Score	1067
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	36%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	18%
Waitlist	No

University of South Carolina Aiken Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of South Carolina Aiken.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	October 1

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Applying Early to University of South Carolina Aiken?

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University of South Carolina Aiken does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of South Carolina Aiken Admissions

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Is University of South Carolina Aiken Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Aiken. University of South Carolina Aiken evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of South Carolina Aiken accepted 76% of all applicants, about 1,855 from 2,453 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of South Carolina Aiken, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of South Carolina Aiken

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of South Carolina Aiken Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of South Carolina Aiken

What does University of South Carolina Aiken consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with University of South Carolina Aiken for more information on admission factors.

University of South Carolina Aiken 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of South Carolina Aiken, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of South Carolina Aiken's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 88% submitted a class rank. At University of South Carolina Aiken 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 71% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of South Carolina Aiken, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of South Carolina Aiken directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of South Carolina Aiken is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 36% of University of South Carolina Aiken's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 18% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of South Carolina Aiken?

To be competitive with other University of South Carolina Aiken applicants, you should strive to score between 950 and 1190 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of South Carolina Aiken 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1190 and 25% of scored lower than 950, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of South Carolina Aiken student is 1067.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of South Carolina Aiken students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of South Carolina Aiken students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of South Carolina Aiken, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of South Carolina Aiken's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of South Carolina Aiken students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to University of South Carolina Aiken

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of South Carolina Aiken. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of South Carolina Aiken during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of South Carolina Aiken Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of South Carolina Aiken?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of South Carolina Aiken.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken accept transfer credits?

✅ University of South Carolina Aiken accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of South Carolina Aiken accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of South Carolina Aiken accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of South Carolina Aiken accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of South Carolina Aiken?

❌ No, University of South Carolina Aiken is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of South Carolina Aiken is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?

❌ University of South Carolina Aiken does not offer early decision.

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