University of South Carolina Aiken
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for University of South Carolina Aiken — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: May 9, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, University of South Carolina Aiken says 52,703 first-year students applied and 31,701 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 60%. 7,272 admitted students enrolled (23% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1190–1350 and ACT of 26–32. Waitlist: 7,332 offered a spot, 2,915 accepted one, and 500 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 52,703 | 31,701 | 60% | 7,272 | School-reported totals. |
40% joined after being offered a spot. 17% of students who joined were admitted. 14% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 7,332 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 2,915 |
| Admitted from wait list | 500 |
| Joined after being offered | 40% |
| Admitted after joining | 17% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
7 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
5 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2724 | 4542 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 237 | 198 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 8765 | 12549 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 11726 | 17289 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 100 | 82 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 11826 | 17371 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2 | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 8 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 427 | 360 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 433 | 372 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 82 | 103 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 515 | 475 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 12341 | 17846 | 0 | 0 | 30187 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 866 | 1204 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1519 | 2073 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 20 | 14 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 2405 | 3291 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 176 | 525 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 486 | 1190 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 58 | 214 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 720 | 1929 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 3125 | 5220 | 0 | 0 | 8345 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 38532 | 23066 | 0 | 0 | 38532 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 64 | 371 | 536 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 610 | 2020 | 2037 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 726 | 2905 | 2960 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 5126 | 21562 | 21671 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 11 | 44 | 44 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 295 | 1287 | 1294 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 356 | 1308 | 1317 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 356 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 80 | 304 | 309 |
| Total | 7272 | 29820 | 30187 |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1077 | 1187 | 3585 | 5849 |
| Did not persist | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Final cohort | 1074 | 1187 | 3580 | 5841 |
| Completed in less than four years | 639 | 800 | 2636 | 4075 |
| Completed in less than five years | 91 | 88 | 274 | 453 |
| Completed in less than six years | 16 | 13 | 47 | 76 |
| Total completers | 746 | 901 | 2957 | 4604 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 69% | 76% | 83% | 79% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1091 | 1171 | 3613 | 5875 |
| Did not persist | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Final cohort | 1089 | 1171 | 3609 | 5869 |
| Completed in less than four years | 646 | 772 | 2619 | 4037 |
| Completed in less than five years | 89 | 85 | 272 | 446 |
| Completed in less than six years | 25 | 7 | 48 | 80 |
| Total completers | 760 | 864 | 2939 | 4563 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 74% | 81% | 78% | Not reported |
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 92% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 20662 | 32041 | Not reported | Not reported | 52,703 |
| Admitted | 11377 | 20324 | Not reported | Not reported | 31,701 |
| Enrolled full-time | 2724 | 4542 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 2 | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 7,272 |
Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | Yes | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | Yes | — | — |
| Application essay | — | — | Yes | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | — | Yes |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 29 | 2141 |
| ACT | 15 | 1096 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1190 | 1270 | 1350 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT math | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESAcademic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
4 TABLESAnnual Expenses
1 TABLEFinancial Aid
10 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 2199 | 5822 | 21 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 4430 | 4821 | 4575 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 26 | 77 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 10320 | Not reported | 0 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1648 | 755 | 2403 |
| Members of minority groups | 396 | 173 | 569 |
| Females | 802 | 456 | 1258 |
| Males | 846 | 299 | 1145 |
| Nonresidents | 48 | 9 | 57 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1473 | 349 | 1822 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 160 | 307 | 467 |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 159 | 144 |
| 10-19 students | 159 | 144 |
| 20-29 students | 1019 | 240 |
| 30-39 students | 1202 | 278 |
| 40-49 students | 302 | 11 |
| 50-99 students | 250 | 11 |
| 100+ students | 377 | 7 |
| Total | 159 | 2 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.09% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0.55% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | 32.12% | Not reported | 5.45% |
| Communication technologies | 42.34% | Not reported | 3.61% |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 2.53% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 5.65% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.43% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.13% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.88% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.04% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.84% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 13.87% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 3.80% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.23% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.70% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.99% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.83% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | 8.76% | Not reported | 3.18% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 11.45% |
| Business/marketing | 2.92% | Not reported | 30.62% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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