University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	986
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, USCA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that USCA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at USCA is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at USCA is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at USCA do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,760

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Aiken in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,218

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Aiken in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at University of South Carolina Aiken received on average $7,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,746

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	208	39%	$5,050	$1,050,343
Other Federal Grant	380	71%	$3,467	$1,317,285
State Grant/Scholarships	444	82%	$4,465	$1,982,559
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	206	38%	$3,310	$681,814
Total Grant & Scholarships	514	95%	$7,746	$3,981,658

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Carolina Aiken students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of South Carolina Aiken students is 42.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.7%.

42.9%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 34.0% 50 students
white 50.4% 175 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 32.0% 8 students
International Students 17.9% 5 students
Mixed Race 34.8% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Peach Belt Conference
Basketball Peach Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of South Carolina Aiken provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of South Carolina Aiken offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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