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University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA)

Black Pinpoint 471 University Parkway | Aiken, SC | 29801

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,177
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Acceptance Rate
61%
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Average HS GPA
3.75

Deadlines

Regular
August 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 530

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
85/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$19,788
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,656
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,863
On-Campus Room and Board
7466
Approximate Expenses per year
$30,773

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
15 : 1
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Total Faculty
295
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Terminal Degree
159

Gender

Women
154
Men
141
Minority
45
International
3

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's

Prominent Alumni

Tommy Moore

SC State Senator; 2006 Democratic Nominee for Gov

Jason Fulmer

SC Teacher of the Year 2004; Nat'l Finalist 2004

Jennifer Walker

doctor

Rob Matwick

Texas Baseball Hall of Fame

Gerald A. Maree

Lawyer specializing in tort and workers compensation

06. Student Body

Gender

64% female36% male

Out of State

11% are out
of state89% are
in-state

Students

79% are
full time21% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,374
Foreign Countries Represented
30

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.54%
Asian
0.96%
Black
26.86%
Hispanic
4.34%
Caucasian
57.87%
Unknown
1.25%
International
4.15%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
27%
First-Year Students
49%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

DuPont Planetarium in the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center

The Etherredge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

The Wellness Center and Natatorium

Student Activities Center

Pacer Commons Student Housing

Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium USC Aiken Convocation Center Starbucks

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Hitchcock Woods-one of the largest urban forests in America

The Palmetto Golf Club-one of America's oldest

Aiken's Triple Crown-3 consecutive weekends of horse racing

Hopelands Summer Concerts Services every Monday evening in summer.

Aiken Exchange - shopping and dining

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Andrew Hendrix
Director of Admissions
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Office of Admissions 471 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801
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803-641-3366

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
803-641-3366

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The Bush Field Aiport is located in Augusta, GA which is about 20 miles from USC Aiken. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, SC and is about 60 miles from USC Aiken. Both airports provide service from major carriers. Rental cars are available at both airports.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

FROM THE WEST Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the first Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn right onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles to the second traffic light at the intersection of Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto Highway 118, or University Parkway. Follow Highway 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go through 1 traffic light). At the second traffic light, turn left onto Trolleyline Road. At the first road, turn right onto the USCA campus. FROM THE EAST Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the second Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn left onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles to the second traffic light at the intersection of Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto Highway 118, or University Parkway. Follow Highway 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go through 1 traffic light). At the second traffic light, turn left unto Trolleyline Road. At the first road, turn right onto the USCA campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Econo Lodge is closest to USC Aiken at 3560 Richland Ave. (803-649-3968). The Clarion Inn is located at 155 Colony Parkway (803-648-0999). If you are looking for a Bed and Breakfast in the country Annie's Inn (803-649-6836) on Charleston Highway in Montmorenci is about a twenty minute drive from the University. The Wilcox Inn (803-648-1898) located in historic downtown Aiken is at 100 Colleton Avenue.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intramural sports
15%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
7%

Men's Sports (Pacers)

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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Pacers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Claudette Palmer (coordinator)
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
7%
Join a sorority
9%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Minority Support Groups

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Purchase a Dell or Apple computer at student educational prices.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateApr 20

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,426
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,751
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,164
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
75%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,289
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,426
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
02 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomedical Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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05 ENGINEERING.
  • Industrial Engineering.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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08 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
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11 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.

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