Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,218
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,736
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,691
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,496
Net price (after aid)$11,611
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,618
$30k – $48k$10,107
$48k – $75k$12,688
$75k – $110k$16,097
$110k+$16,708
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,603
Median debt at graduation$24,275
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
40%
Freshman Retention
64%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.8k
Out-of-state
$21.2k
below avg
Net price
$11.6k
below avg
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$24.3k
Earnings (10y)
$45.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
970 - 1200
ACT range
17 - 23
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- Where is University of South Carolina Aiken located?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of South Carolina Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is a public university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Aiken is approximately 80%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of South Carolina Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,760 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of South Carolina Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken reports total enrollment of approximately 2,805 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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