University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,813
Graduate Enrollment: 768
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 83.52%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.0%
Black: 23.8%
Hispanic: 6.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Black: 23.8%
Hispanic: 6.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,205
In-State tuition: $10,760Out-of-State tuition: $21,218
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,202 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,835 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,058 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,835 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,546 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,484 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 47.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,275 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,551 |
| $30k-48k | $10,420 |
| $48k-75k | $14,389 |
| $75k-110k | $15,884 |
| $110k+ | $16,404 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,275 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,996 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,748 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,449 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 38 | $28,000 | $274 | $31,401 ($2,617) | $38,731 ($3,228) |
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 57 | $24,776 | $239 | $35,530 ($2,961) | $38,432 ($3,203) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 11 | $22,828 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $27,000 | $283 | $23,069 ($1,922) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 49 | $27,000 | $274 | $26,979 ($2,248) | $49,333 ($4,111) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 17 | $58,627 ($4,886) | $63,256 ($5,271) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 51 | $30,975 | $292 | $27,954 ($2,330) | $42,282 ($3,524) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 35 | $27,000 | $276 | $29,255 ($2,438) | $38,907 ($3,242) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 22 | $28,750 | $285 | $29,942 ($2,495) | $35,125 ($2,927) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 17 | $23,567 | $218 | $16,086 ($1,341) | $29,881 ($2,490) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 80 | $28,500 | $251 | $67,011 ($5,584) | $67,556 ($5,630) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 121 | $28,725 | $253 | $41,847 ($3,487) | $50,626 ($4,219) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $350 | $56,624 ($4,719) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,888Full time faculty: 64%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,991,820 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $36,565,970 (2022)