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The University of South Carolina Aiken is a public, four-year, coeducational university located in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1961. The university offers several undergraduate degrees and master degrees in various areas of study including education, educational technology, and applied clinical psychology. The campus spreads across an area of more than 450 acres. The university is organized into the following academic schools and college:
USCA is member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Peach Belt Conference. The men athletes participate in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis. The women athletes participate in basketball, cross country, softball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis. Their sports teams are known as the Pacers.
USC Aiken is in a large suburb, in Aiken, SC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at USC Aiken earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, fine arts, and nursing and emergency medicine.
USC Aiken does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 440 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 560.
Some professors at USC Aiken are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 3,267 students (2,717 full-time equivalent).
Many students at USC Aiken are part-timers. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 99 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 89 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, instructional media design, special ed, music teaching, middle school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 63 | sociology, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, community psychology |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 31 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 14 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for USC Aiken in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 467 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 3 |
In 2007, USC Aiken had a total enrollment of 3,267 students (2,717 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 91% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
USC Aiken offers campus housing for 680 of its 2,717 (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 | 2,416 | 1,334 | 55% | 674 | 51% |
| Men | 804 | 466 | 58% | 239 | 51% |
| Women | 1,612 | 868 | 54% | 435 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 24% |
| 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 | $ 7,036 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,952 |
| Room and board | $ 6,520 |
| Room charge | $ 4,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $85,443 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $70,789 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $71,731 | 4 | $67,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $77,215 | 9 | $71,778 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $62,328 | 12 | $57,095 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $50,071 | 23 | $49,631 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $43,144 | 23 | $43,959 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $58,746 | 67 | $51,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 76 | 162 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 58 | 96 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School 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 8% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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