College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
2,805
Graduation Rate
40%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,603
Retention Rate
64%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)970–1200
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–23
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,218
Avg Net Price
$11,611
Room & Board
$8,736
Total COA
$20,922
Median Debt
$24,275
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$7,618
$30,001–48,000
$10,107
$48,001–75,000
$12,688
$75,001–110,000
$16,097
$110,001+
$16,708
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 46%
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Sticker Price$29,954
Estimated Net Price$11,611 (avg)
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University of South Carolina Aiken's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
40%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,603
Retention Rate
64%
Median Debt
$24,275
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
25.1%
Health Professions
19.1%
Education
11.2%
Psychology
7.4%
Communication
6.8%
Biology
6.7%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.7%
Social Sciences
4.0%
Computer Science
3.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 147 | $50,626 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 89 | $67,556 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 61 | $42,282 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $38,432 |
| Biology, General | 45 | $49,333 |
| Psychology, General | 35 | $38,907 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 32 | $38,731 |
| Sociology | 17 | $35,125 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 16 | $29,881 |
| Industrial Engineering | 15 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 | $63,256 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 8 | — |
| Chemistry | 8 | — |
Demographics
Men 37%Women 63%
White
59.8%
Black
22.3%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More
6.0%
International
1.6%
Application Info
Deadlines
REA2026-07-15
App Fee (Domestic)$45
App Fee (International)$45
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.