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University of South Carolina Aiken

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Aiken, SC

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Located in Aiken, SC, University of South Carolina Aiken is a public small school with roughly 2,962 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 79% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $78,231/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range980–1220
ACT range19–26
Undergrads2,962
Yield (admits who enroll)30%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,540
4-year grad rate40%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,603

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out52%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$45,363/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,908/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$58,203/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,728/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$38,980/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,231/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$43,178/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,163/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$49,530/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$31,931/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity986
Typical room charge$5,316
Typical board charge$3,060

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of South Carolina Aiken in Aiken, SC admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of South Carolina Aiken?

Admitted students at University of South Carolina Aiken typically score between 980–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of South Carolina Aiken?

Admitted students at University of South Carolina Aiken typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost?

University of South Carolina Aiken's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,540 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken require students to live on campus?

No -- University of South Carolina Aiken doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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