USC Aiken Admission Requirements
Aiken, South CarolinaChances of getting into University of South Carolina Aiken
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
50.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into USC Aiken and can I get accepted? The school has a 51% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,587 out of 3,115 applicants were admitted making USC Aiken a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 69 percent. University of South Carolina Aiken typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
950-1140Applicants Submitting SAT
72%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 950 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 580 |
| SAT Math 75th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1140 |
| Average SAT Score | 1050 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of South Carolina Aiken?
University of South Carolina Aiken typically requires applicants to be in the top 69 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 850. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1050 out of 1600. The school ranks #17 in South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1140 and Above | Good | >64% |
| 1045 to 1140 | Avg + | 51%-64% |
| 950 to 1045 | Avg - | 38%-51% |
| 855 to 950 | Reach | 26%-38% |
| Less than 855 | Low | <26% |
USC Aiken ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
58%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into USC Aiken?
Admission data indicates that USC Aiken regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #23 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 58 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of South Carolina Aiken.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >66% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 51%-66% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 41%-51% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 31%-41% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <31% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.58Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into University of South Carolina Aiken. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of South Carolina Aiken was 3.58 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as USC Aiken accepts 51% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 37% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 14% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
74% of University of South Carolina Aiken freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 11% |
| Top 25% of class | 36% |
| Top 50% of class | 74% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 26% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,080 | 1,035 | 3,115 |
| Accepted | 1,040 | 547 | 1,587 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 53% | 51% |
| Enrolled | 351 | 198 | 549 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 34% | 36% | 35% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
22Applicants have 22 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to USC Aiken before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of South Carolina Aiken and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of South Carolina Aiken prefer SAT or ACT?
72% of students submit their SAT scores to USC Aiken. 58% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of South Carolina Aiken?
51% of those who apply are granted admission to USC Aiken. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of South Carolina Aiken?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1140. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of South Carolina Aiken?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 58% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.