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University of South Carolina - Aiken (USC Aiken)

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00344900
  • Chancellor: Thomas L. Hallman
  • Fax: (803) 641-3562
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 3,254
  • College Alias: USC Aiken, USCA
  • College Mascot: Pacers

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About
The University of South Carolina - Aiken, was founded in 1961 as a branch campus of the University of South Carolina. The goal of the institution was to provide the equivalent of a community college education in the center of Aiken county and was established through an agreement between the school and the Aiken County Commission on Higher Education through permission granted by the state. By 1968 the school was able to grant associate degrees and granted permission to purchase a new permanent location which was finalized in 1972. In 1975 the school gained approval to provide senior level courses and grant bachelor degrees. Soon after the school entered into a period of expansion, adding new buildings and modernizing facilities to cater to student demands at the university level. The school expanded its educational offerings in the 1990's, introducing new master degree programs and the development of newer facilities, such as athletics facilities and fields. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible for its students through review, expansion and relevancy.

Academics
The University of South Carolina - Aiken offers a number of programs allowing students to choose a course of study and major that best reflects their long term goals and career aspirations. Bachelor degree programs typically take four years to complete and may be accompanied by a minor degree in a separate field of study, earned through additional coursework. Majors require students to take a number of lower and upper division courses related to their field of study combines with general education requirements and elective courses. Master degree programs require a separate admissions process as well as having earned a bachelor's degree and a minimum acceptable GRE score. Master degree programs typically take between one and two years to complete.

Programs offered include:


Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at USC Aiken requires students to have completed a standard high school education or equivalent combined with an acceptable GPA to SAT or ACT ratio. Students who meet the requirements for admission must complete the application form, providing all necessary information, including essays and transcripts, which will be used to render a final admissions decision. Students will be notified when the process is complete, and those admitted will be provided the necessary information to begin their education.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine the student's financial needs, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. As per federal regulations, students may be randomly selected to provide financial documentation to the financial aid office to be compared to the FAFSA and verify its accuracy. Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year due to the possible changes in the student's or the family's financial situation. 

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.usca.edu

Mission Statement

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Governing System

  • University of South Carolina

Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact University of South Carolina - Aiken directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree27-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Business Administration Degree125-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications Degree30-
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Education

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Early Childhood Education Degree25-
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Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree-1
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Elementary Education Degree26-
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Music Teacher Education Degree3-
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Secondary Education Degree9-
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Special Education Teaching Degree4-
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Middle School Education Degree5-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree11-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Nursing Degree62-
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History

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History Degree17-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Mathematics and Statistics

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Applied Mathematics Degree10-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree1-
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Psychology

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Community Psychology Degree-6
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Psychology Degree27-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree44-
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Social Sciences

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Political Science Degree9-
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Sociology Degree38-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Fine Studio Arts Degree25-
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  • 2 grads in our family. Beautiful campus, great instructors. Parking and handicap access could be a bit better.

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates USC Aiken accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into USC Aiken.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://web.usca.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The USC Aiken admissions office phone number is (803) 648-6851. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8721,8462,718
Number Granted Admission (%)468 (54%)899 (49%)1,367 (50%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)226 (48%)404 (45%)630 (46%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2010

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam44571%
ACT ® Exam23637%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440550
SAT ® Math450560
SAT ® Writing420520

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1823
ACT ® Math1723

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,254

    • - Undergraduate: 3,184

    - Graduate: 70

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,096

    - Female: 2,173

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,082

    - Female: 2,120

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 14

    - Female: 53

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,476

    - Part-Time: 793

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,459

    - Part-Time: 743

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 17

    - Part-Time: 50

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien461%
American Indian120.4%
Black87027%
Asian290.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander50.2%
Hispanic1133%
White2,03763%
Unknown431%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181946%
Ages 18-191,08833%
Ages 20-2194729%
Ages 22-2451316%
Ages 25-292036%
Ages 30-341033%
Ages 35-39572%
Ages 40-49863%
Ages 50-65431%
Age Over 65341%
Age Unknown10.03%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 70%
  • Part-Time Students: 42%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students41%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male35%
Female45%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien33%
American Indian100%
Black38%
Asian75%
Hispanic36%
White44%
Unknown30%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less22%
5 Years37%
6 Years41%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

    To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending University of South Carolina - Aiken, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.usca.edu

    Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

    The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

     2010-112009-102008-09
    Average Net Price$9,863$9,543$9,617
    $0 - $30,000$6,854$6,206$6,081
    $30,000 - $48,000$8,871$8,390$9,096
    $48,001 - $75,000$11,871$11,823$12,154
    $75,001 - $110,000$13,447$12,713$12,740
    More Than $110,000$14,525$13,451$13,463

    Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

    2011-122010-112009-10
    In-District Tuition and Fees$8,750$8,424$7,950
    In-State Tuition and Fees$8,750$8,424$7,950
    Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,238$16,682$15,682
    Books and Supplies$1,080$1,080$1,080

    Undergraduate Housing Expenses

    2011-122010-112009-10
    On Campus
    Room and Board$7,079$6,787$6,589
    Other Expenses$2,831$2,831$2,831
    Off Campus
    Room and Board$7,079$6,787$6,589
    Other Expenses$2,831$2,831$2,831
    Off Campus with Family
    Other Expenses$3,160$2,831$3,160

    Undergraduate Total Expenses

    2011-122010-112009-10
    On Campus
    In-District$19,740$19,122$18,450
    In-State$19,740$19,122$18,450
    Out of State$28,228$27,380$26,182
    Off Campus
    In-District$19,740$19,122$18,450
    In-State$19,740$19,122$18,450
    Out of State$28,228$27,380$26,182
    Off Campus with Family
    In-District$12,990$12,664$12,190
    In-State$12,990$12,664$12,190
    Out of State$21,478$20,922$19,922

    Financial Aid

    Disclaimer

    The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

    Financial Aid Quick Facts

    Financial Aid Office Phone Number

    The USC Aiken financial aid office phone number is (803) 648-6851. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

    Financial Aid Office Webpage

    USC Aiken Financial Aid Office

    Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

     # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
    Any Financial Aid56496%-
    Any Grant or Scholarship Aid54493%$7,520
    All Federal Grants27747%$5,099
    Pell Grants27747%$4,321
    Other Federal Grants25644%$842
    State/Local Grants & Scholarships47080%$4,550
    Institutional Grants & Scholarships16328%$3,314
    All Student Loans35260%$5,385
    Federal Student Loans35060%$5,248
    Other Student Loans142%$4,196

    Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

    This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

     200920082007
    Default Rate (%)3.5%4.9%5.4%
    Number in Default233237
    Number in Repayment651646678

    Housing & Meals

    Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

    • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

      • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

    • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

      • - No

    On-Campus Dorms - Details

    • Total Dormatory Capacity: 968
    • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $4,380

    Crime & Safety

    Arrests Made Per Year

    This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

     2010-112009-102008-09
    On Campus
    Drug Related133
    Liquor Related181122
    Residence Hall
    Drug Related122
    Liquor Related181021

    Criminal Offenses Per Year

    This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

     2010-112009-102008-09
    On Campus
    Forcible Rape111
    Aggravated Assault2--
    Burglary892
    Vehicle Theft3--
    Residence Hall
    Forcible Rape111
    Aggravated Assault2--
    Burglary441

    Sports & Teams

    Athletic Associations

    • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

    NCAA or NAIA Conferences

    • College Basketball Conference: Peach Belt Conference
    • College Baseball Conference: Peach Belt Conference
    • College Track & Field Conference: Peach Belt Conference

    Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    Total Aid$1,603,792$833,461$770,331
    Ratio (%)100%52%48%

    Sports and Players Breakdown

     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    All Athletes20411787
    Unduplicated Athletes20411787
    Baseball4444-
    Basketball301812
    Golf1010-
    Soccer613724
    Softball20-20
    Tennis1587
    Track and Field, X-Country8-8
    Volleyball16-16

    Coaches Salary Breakdown

     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    Head Coaches-$47,388$34,904
    Assistant Coaches-$20,365$14,823

    Number of Coaches Per Team

     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    All Coaches241212
    Baseball55-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches44-
    Basketball532
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches321
    Golf11-
    Head Coaches11-
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    Soccer312
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Softball3-3
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches2-2
    Tennis422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Track and Field, X-Country2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Volleyball1-1
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches---

    Faculty & Instructors

    Employee Type Breakdown

     TotalFull-TimePart-Time
    Total Employees525340185
    Faculty Status155155-
    Tenured Faculty7171-
    Instruction, Research and/or Public Service23915287
    Primarily Instruction23815187
    Primarily Research11-
    Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66-
    Other Professionals14610244
    Technical and/or Paraprofessional1348054
    Clerical And Secretarial34628
    Skilled Crafts1212-
    Service and/or Maintenance22202

    Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

     TotalMaleFemale
    9/10 Month Contract
    All Faculty$54,661 (130)$57,062 (63)$52,404 (67)
    Professor$73,636 (23)$75,515 (15)$70,114 (8)
    Associate Professor$58,054 (31)$59,086 (17)$56,800 (14)
    Assistant Professor$53,178 (36)$52,270 (16)$53,904 (20)
    Instructor$42,456 (40)$41,426 (15)$43,074 (25)
    11/12 Month Contract
    All Faculty$70,839 (21)$76,095 (16)$54,022 (5)
    Professor$91,234 (7)$91,234 (7)- (-)
    Associate Professor$73,900 (8)$71,794 (7)$88,641 (1)
    Assistant Professor$46,823 (3)- (-)$46,823 (3)
    Instructor$39,107 (3)$38,161 (2)$41,000 (1)
    Equated 9 Month Contract
    All Faculty$55,120 (151)$58,115 (79)$51,834 (72)
    Professor$73,872 (30)$75,239 (22)$70,114 (8)
    Associate Professor$58,548 (39)$58,986 (24)$57,849 (15)
    Assistant Professor$52,034 (39)$52,270 (16)$51,870 (23)
    Instructor$41,727 (43)$40,226 (17)$42,708 (26)
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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