University of South Carolina Aiken

Public four-year university in Aiken, SC that costs an average of $14,565 a year after financial aid, admits 79% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,565
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,703

PublicLarge suburb2,962 undergraduates

Cost of University of South Carolina Aiken

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,625
Tuition and fees, in-state$10,760
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$21,218
Housing and food (on campus)$9,508
Books and supplies$1,290
Average net price after aid$14,565

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,555
$30,001–48,000$12,132
$48,001–75,000$13,071
$75,001–110,000$16,923
$110,001+$21,068

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of South Carolina Aiken's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate79%
Average SAT1,120
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)510–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)470–600
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–26
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,600
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,703
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)13th of 35 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,132
Typical monthly loan payment$252 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans40%

Majors and programs at University of South Carolina Aiken

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing223$76,793$18,750
Industrial Engineering8$71,708—
Business Administration, Management and Operations277$47,843$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods99$41,917$22,500
Communication and Media Studies68$41,752$18,875
Biology77$36,119$22,375
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness82$31,857$25,750
Sociology37$30,362$20,500
Fine and Studio Arts27$26,487—
Applied Mathematics1——
Chemistry13——
Computer and Information Sciences21——
Computer Science38——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
Engineering, Other7——
English Language and Literature18——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences2——
History12——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6——
Mechanical Engineering12——
Music5——
Political Science and Government14——
Psychology91—$23,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication20——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2——
Special Education and Teaching12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences15——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations433$77,723$24,139
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24——
Educational/Instructional Media Design———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11——

Similar colleges in South Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg$18,03083%$41,531
Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston$22,01923%$82,609
Francis Marion UniversityFlorence$10,89086%$47,527
Lander UniversityGreenwood$16,65981%$45,360
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill$16,37579%$49,727
University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg$15,68067%$53,988
University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton$20,64673%$51,424
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway$15,28775%$54,702

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About University of South Carolina Aiken

TypePublic four-year university
LocationAiken, SC
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates2,962
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteusca.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

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

University of South Carolina Aiken admits 79% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.

How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,625 a year (tuition and fees: $10,760 in-state, $21,218 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,565 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,555.

How much do University of South Carolina Aiken graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,703 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($76,793 a year after graduation).

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

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.