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USC Aiken is located in a large suburb, in Aiken, South Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at USC Aiken top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study mathematics, fine arts, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at USC Aiken does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 540 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,303 students (2,697 full-time equivalent).
USC Aiken has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Peach Belt Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Carolina - Aiken
471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29801
General Phone: (803) 648-6851
http://www.usca.edu
USC Aiken awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 144 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 102 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, instructional media design, special ed, music teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | sociology, history, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 35 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 31 | exercise science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, community psychology |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 15 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for USC Aiken in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 517 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 49 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 3 |
In 2005, USC Aiken had a total enrollment of 3,303 students (2,697 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 91% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
USC Aiken offers campus housing for 680 of its 2,697 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Aiken, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,821 | 1,177 | 65% | 620 | 53% |
| Men | 622 | 395 | 64% | 209 | 53% |
| Women | 1,199 | 782 | 65% | 411 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,928 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,070 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,300 |
Financial Aid:
USC Aiken participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344900)
USC Aiken has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $80,068 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,351 | 4 | $69,032 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $44,165 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $65,808 | 6 | $67,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $68,263 | 11 | $62,569 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $55,264 | 14 | $54,232 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $47,136 | 19 | $43,742 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,402 | 17 | $44,824 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $55,564 | 61 | $49,846 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 73 | 158 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 55 | 94 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USC Aiken Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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