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About University of South Carolina Aiken

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University of South Carolina Aiken is a public university in Aiken, SC, known for its masters programs focus, health sciences emphasis, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 76%, USCA is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 552 students each year. USCA is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 975–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. USCA offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,307 per year; the sticker price of $33,495 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of South Carolina Aiken acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate
1088
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 975 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of South Carolina Aiken

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Application Strategy
USCA is a smaller campus in Aiken with a tight community feel, so highlight in your application any experiences where you thrived in a collaborative or close-knit environment rather than a large, anonymous setting.
Test Score Strategy
Since USCA is test optional and your scores are below their 75th percentile, consider leaving them off your application so your GPA and coursework can lead your file.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of South Carolina Aiken actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$33k/yr$9.0k
30k-48k~$33k/yr$8.4k
48k-75k~$33k/yr$11.4k
75k-110k~$33k/yr$16.0k
110k+~$33k/yr$17.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

40%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,708
Undergrad Enrollment
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