University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC · Public

Acceptance rate
79%
Average SAT
1,120
ACT midpoint
20
Enrollment
2,962
In-state tuition
$10,760
Out-of-state tuition
$21,218
Avg net price
$11,641
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 980 and 1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 20

Popular programs at University of South Carolina Aiken

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.123
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.121
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.55
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.52
5Psychology, General.34
6Biology, General.26
7Sociology.20
8Communication and Media Studies.19
9Industrial Engineering.19
10Fine and Studio Arts.13
11Computer and Information Sciences, General.12
12English Language and Literature, General.12
13Political Science and Government.11
14History.8
15Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.7
16Applied Mathematics.5
17Chemistry.4
18Special Education and Teaching.3
19Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.2
20Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.1

Showing top 20 of 22 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken has an acceptance rate of 79% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

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

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

How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of South Carolina Aiken is approximately $11,641 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?

4-year graduation rate data for University of South Carolina Aiken is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.