More selective than 38% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of South Carolina Aiken over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of South Carolina Aiken SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of South Carolina Aiken is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 620 |
| SAT math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of South Carolina Aiken admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 510–620 | 470–600 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 490–620 | 480–580 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of South Carolina Aiken compared with other South Carolina colleges?
University of South Carolina Aiken has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | 73% | 34% | $14,656 |
| 16 | Allen University | 73% | 13% | $10,972 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina University | 75% | 48% | $13,966 |
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at University of South Carolina Aiken
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of South Carolina Aiken admissions questions
What is the University of South Carolina Aiken acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina Aiken accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,316 of 2,905 applicants were admitted.
Does University of South Carolina Aiken require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Carolina Aiken considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?
The middle 50% of University of South Carolina Aiken enrolled first-year students scored 980–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of South Carolina Aiken?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (616 of 2,316).
Is University of South Carolina Aiken getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina Aiken accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of South Carolina Aiken overview