
Aiken, SC
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public four-year institution located in Aiken, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 2,805 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 80%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 41%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,603 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,611 per year.
Acceptance Rate
80%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
41%
Enrollment
2,805
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,603
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,760
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,218
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,611
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
480
Median
520
75th
580
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
20
75th
23
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$46,444
10-Year Earnings
$456,030
ROI Multiple
9.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students