Outcomes at USCA
Graduation Rate
39.85%
Transfer-out Rate
35.61%
Retention Rate
67.00%
The graduation rate at University of South Carolina Aiken is 39.85% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 216 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 542 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 49.71%.
The transfer-out rate is 35.61% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 67% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of South Carolina Aiken and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of South Carolina Aiken. 216 students have completed and 193 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 17 students still enrolled and 116 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 542 | 542 |
| Completers | 216 (39.85%) | 216 |
| Transfer-out | 193 (35.61%) | 193 |
| Still Enrolled | 17 (3.14%) | 17 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 116 (21.40%) | 116 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 126 students have completed in 4 years and additional 70 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 126 (23.25%) |
34 (17.44%) |
92 (26.51%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 70 (12.92%) |
24 (12.31%) |
46 (13.26%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 20 (3.69%) |
9 (4.62%) |
11 (3.17%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39.85% (216/542) | 34.36% (67/195) | 42.94% (149/347) |
| Asian | 50.00% (2/4) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 29.93% (41/137) | 17.07% (7/41) | 35.42% (34/96) |
| Hispanic | 45.45% (15/33) | 40.00% (6/15) | 50.00% (9/18) |
| White | 44.86% (144/321) | 40.16% (49/122) | 47.74% (95/199) |
| Two or More Race | 25.00% (6/24) | 0.00% (0/7) | 35.29% (6/17) |
| Unknown | 28.57% (2/7) | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/4) |