UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN

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University Of South Carolina At Aiken

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Aiken, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

471 University Pky
Aiken, SC 29801
Main Phone: (803) 648-6851
Web Site: www.usca.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,693 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.6% of students attend full-time, while 5.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 174 male students and 287 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.7% of the student body, while females made up 62.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (23)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 57.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

General Communications

Education

Teacher

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of South Carolina At Aiken reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of South Carolina At Aiken is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of South Carolina At Aiken belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Peach Belt Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,924
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 10,124
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,634

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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