University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina · Public
University of South Carolina Aiken admitted 79% of 3,005 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1200 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 40% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of South Carolina Aiken’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 15, 2027
The application fee is $45 ($100 for international applicants), and University of South Carolina Aiken accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of South Carolina Aiken’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of South Carolina Aiken doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How University of South Carolina Aiken rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $23,836 in-state and $34,294 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,697 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of South Carolina Aiken’s acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina Aiken admitted 79% of applicants: 2,361 of 3,005 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is University of South Carolina Aiken’s application deadline?
University of South Carolina Aiken’s 2026–27 deadline is July 15, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1200, with a median around 1125. A score at or above 1125 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of South Carolina Aiken’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 ($100 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of South Carolina Aiken accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of South Carolina Aiken have supplemental essays?
No. University of South Carolina Aiken doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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