University of South Carolina Aiken, SC
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of South Carolina Aiken Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity15
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity58
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of South Carolina Aiken
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism7%
Education9%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of South Carolina Aiken
51%
Admission Rate
515
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of South Carolina Aiken
$11K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of South Carolina Aiken
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$262
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of South Carolina Aiken
64%
Retention Rate
40%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 20% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 38% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 42% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of South Carolina Aiken
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of South Carolina Aiken
3,019
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
355
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of South Carolina Aiken, SC
Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering
3 miles, E
Aiken Technical College
5 miles, SW
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
12 miles, SW
Augusta University
15 miles, SW