
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 (M+R)
990–1200
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
990
Median
1100
75th
1200
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