University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Aiken, South Carolina. University of South Carolina Aiken was founded in 1961 and now enrolls around 3,944 students a year, including 3,283 undergrads. University of South Carolina Aiken offers on-campus housing for up to 969 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 35% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of South Carolina Aiken! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of South Carolina Aiken's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of South Carolina Aiken students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of South Carolina Aiken has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of South Carolina Aiken has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of South Carolina Aiken on the Student Life page.

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2021 University of South Carolina Aiken Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	74%
In-State Tuition	$10,398
Out-of-State	$20,856
Percent of Need Met	68%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,045

Is University of South Carolina Aiken a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what University of South Carolina Aiken offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of South Carolina Aiken

It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Aiken. University of South Carolina Aiken admitted 56% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 3,055 applications received in 2021, 1,707 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of South Carolina Aiken

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 66% of students who start at University of South Carolina Aiken return for their second year of college. University of South Carolina Aiken's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 41%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook University of South Carolina Aiken Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

University of South Carolina Aiken's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. University of South Carolina Aiken's endowment was valued at $27 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of South Carolina Aiken spends about $7,033 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Aiken

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of South Carolina Aiken meets 68% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of South Carolina Aiken full-time are awarded $14,045 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $28,098 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Aiken. Based on this information, how does University of South Carolina Aiken sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of South Carolina Aiken a good school for you?

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Where is University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken is located in the suburban setting of Aiken, South Carolina, less than an hour from Columbia.

If you want to see University of South Carolina Aiken for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Aiken, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Augusta Regional.

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