University of South Carolina Aiken Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.54%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.22%
Freshmen Enrollment
666
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,005 students have applied and 2,360 students have allowed to admit to University of South Carolina Aiken (Acceptance rate: 78.54%). USCA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.22 % where 666 students have finally enrolled out of 2,360 admitted students.
USCA acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bob Jones University and Southern Wesleyan University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.08%).
USCA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.06%).
How to Apply to University of South Carolina Aiken
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply USCA. USCA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at USCA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of South Carolina Aiken is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,130). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Aiken | 1,120 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,130 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of South Carolina Aiken, 153 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 580 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 980 | 1,120 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of South Carolina Aiken, 91 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 22 | 25 |
USCA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of South Carolina Aiken. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |