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Contact
Andrew Hendrix
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone
803-641-3366
Email
admit@usca.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
DuPont Planetarium in the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
The Etherredge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
The Wellness Center and Natatorium
Student Activities Center
Pacer Commons Student Housing
Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium USC Aiken Convocation Center Starbucks
The Etherredge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
The Wellness Center and Natatorium
Student Activities Center
Pacer Commons Student Housing
Roberto Hernandez Baseball Stadium USC Aiken Convocation Center Starbucks
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Hitchcock Woods-one of the largest urban forests in America
The Palmetto Golf Club-one of America's oldest
Aiken's Triple Crown-3 consecutive weekends of horse racing
Hopelands Summer Concerts Services every Monday evening in summer.
Aiken Exchange - shopping and dining
The Palmetto Golf Club-one of America's oldest
Aiken's Triple Crown-3 consecutive weekends of horse racing
Hopelands Summer Concerts Services every Monday evening in summer.
Aiken Exchange - shopping and dining
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Bush Field Aiport is located in Augusta, GA which is about 20 miles from USC Aiken. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, SC and is about 60 miles from USC Aiken. Both airports provide service from major carriers. Rental cars are available at both airports.
Driving Instructions to Campus
FROM THE WEST
Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the first Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn right onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles to the second traffic light at the intersection of Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto Highway 118, or University Parkway. Follow Highway 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go through 1 traffic light). At the second traffic light, turn left onto Trolleyline Road. At the first road, turn right onto the USCA campus.
FROM THE EAST
Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the second Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn left onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles to the second traffic light at the intersection of Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto Highway 118, or University Parkway. Follow Highway 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go through 1 traffic light). At the second traffic light, turn left unto Trolleyline Road. At the first road, turn right onto the USCA campus.
Local Accommodations
The Econo Lodge is closest to USC Aiken at 3560 Richland Ave. (803-649-3968). The Clarion Inn is located at 155 Colony Parkway (803-648-0999). If you are looking for a Bed and Breakfast in the country Annie's Inn (803-649-6836) on Charleston Highway in Montmorenci is about a twenty minute drive from the University. The Wilcox Inn (803-648-1898) located in historic downtown Aiken is at 100 Colleton Avenue.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,177
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average HS GPA: 3.75
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
295
with Terminal Degree
159
154
Women
141
Men
45
Minority
3
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Industrial Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tommy Moore
SC State Senator; 2006 Democratic Nominee for Gov
Jason Fulmer
SC Teacher of the Year 2004; Nat'l Finalist 2004
Jennifer Walker
doctor
Rob Matwick
Texas Baseball Hall of Fame
Gerald A. Maree
Lawyer specializing in tort and workers compensation
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,426
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,751
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,164
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
75%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,289
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,426
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,882
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,788
Required Fees
$314
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,656
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,863
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,466
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,374
Foreign Countries Represented
30
Demographics
26.86%
Black
4.34%
Hispanic
57.87%
Caucasian
1.25%
Unknown
4.15%
International
64% female
36% male
11% are out of state
79% are full time
21% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
27%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
49%
Campus Environment
Suburban
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Claudette Palmer (coordinator)
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation must include: 1. The results of comprehensive assessment that covers the four following areas: A. Aptitude: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV). B. Achievement: Current levels of functioning in reading and written language are required. The Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement-III (WJ-III) are required. The following achievement tests may be used as supporting assessment information: Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test, Tests of Academic Skills (TASK), Tests of Written Language-4 (TOWL-4), Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests-Revised, and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-III (WIAT-III). Please note: Each measure is not adequate alone. C. Information Processing: Assessment of long and short term memory, sequential memory, auditory discrimination and perception, visual perception, spatial orientation and relations and processing speed must be included in the testing. Use of subtests from the WAIS-IV, WJ-III or the WMS-IV, are acceptable means of providing this information. D. Evaluation: Evaluation, summary, and recommendations by the person(s) administering or evaluating the testing is required. As a professional report for other professionals to evaluate, the report must include the following: a clear statement of the learning disability, using DSM-5 criteria and the reasoning for this particular diagnosis as supported by the current diagnostic battery. (Descriptive terms such as a student’s individual “learning style,” “learning deficit,” and “learning differences,” do not, in and of themselves, constitute the definition of a disability). Alternative explanations for the academic problems should be examined and ruled out. The recommended accommodations should be appropriate at the postsecondary level and specific test results must support these recommendations. 2. All of the test scores from the assessment, especially the standard scores and percentiles. 3. The printed name, signature, title, professional credentials/license number, address, phone number and fax number of each evaluator involved as well as the date(s) of testing/evaluation, all on official letterhead.Documentation Required for ADHD
Requires verification from a licensed physician.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
2
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
6
7% join a fraternity
9% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
15% participate in intramural sports
7% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pacers)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Pacers)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
89/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
18%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Purchase a Dell or Apple computer at student educational prices.
