University of South Carolina Aiken
tuition & fees
$21,218
graduate tuition & fees
$30,122
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
4,022
online students
1,269
Number of Programs
33
Financial Aid Amount
$8,331
SAT Scores
1,120
Graduation Rate
40%
University of South Carolina Aiken is a Public, 4 years college located in Aiken, South Carolina. USCA ranked 18th in South Carolina Colleges and 543rd in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 4,022 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. USCA's acceptance rate is 78.54% last year (undergraduate school).
University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of South Carolina Aiken and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801 |
| Phone | 803-648-6851 |
| WEB | https://www.usca.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.usca.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.usca.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.usca.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ie.usca.edu/netprice/npcalc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.usca.edu/departments/business-services/tuition-and-fees/ |
| Athletic | https://ie.usca.edu/athletics/index.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.usca.edu/departments/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina Aiken is 78.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.22%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.54 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.22 % |
Tuition & Fees
USCA's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,760 for South Carolina residents and $21,218 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,218).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,096 for South Carolina residents and $30,122 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,760 | $21,218 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,096 | $30,122 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,022 students have enrolled at USCA (2024-2025). Among them, 1,269 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USCA has 3,289 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 733 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,022 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,289 |
| Graduate Students | 733 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,269 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
USCA offers 33 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 33 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by USCA
| Number of programs | 33 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |