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.

78
%
Acceptance rate
1100
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, USC Aiken accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,990 people applied and 2,361 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1563 / 1980 (79%)
Men
786 / 1010 (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
2023
2024
2025

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

28%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 28% 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?

1100
SAT Midpoint

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended USC Aiken were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

30%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
Math Mean
534
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
566
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1100
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

August 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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