University of South Carolina Aiken
Admissions

Interested in attending University of South Carolina Aiken?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of South Carolina Aiken, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
1067
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of South Carolina Aiken?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, USC Aiken accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,898 people applied and 2,316 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1580 / 1960 (81%)
Men
732 / 938 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of South Carolina Aiken:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at University of South Carolina Aiken, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of South Carolina Aiken by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things USC Aiken considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of South Carolina Aiken?

1067
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

11% of freshmen who attended USC Aiken were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

USC Aiken is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

30%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
520
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
547
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
975
Composite Mean
1067
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of South Carolina Aiken. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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