University of South Carolina Aiken
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,962 students.
About This School
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution located in Aiken, South Carolina with approximately 2,962 undergraduate students enrolled. University of South Carolina Aiken has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,641 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $40,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of South Carolina Aiken is a public university in the Aiken, South Carolina area. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and offers undergraduate degree programs as well as master's degrees. Additional graduate courses and degree programs are offered through the University of South Carolina Extended Graduate Campus program. The University of South Carolina Aiken awards baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 major areas of study including the bachelor of science in business administration online through Palmetto College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,611/year net cost and $13,000 in median debt, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find, and the USC system name carries real regional value. However, the 40% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate are genuine red flags — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with your eyes open about the completion challenges.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,962 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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