University of South Carolina Aiken Acceptance Rate
Aiken, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,905
- Admitted
- 2,316
- Yield
- 26.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate has risen from 65.5% in 2014–15 to 79.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,102 to 2,905 (+38%) over that period.
Its 79.7% rate makes University of South Carolina Aiken more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
University of South Carolina Aiken has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,102 | 1,376 | 65.5% | 643 |
| 2015–16 | 2,341 | 1,338 | 57.2% | 616 |
| 2016–17 | 2,146 | 1,436 | 66.9% | 623 |
| 2017–18 | 3,075 | 1,628 | 52.9% | 573 |
| 2018–19 | 3,115 | 1,587 | 50.9% | 549 |
| 2019–20 | 2,775 | 1,547 | 55.7% | 558 |
| 2020–21 | 3,055 | 1,707 | 55.9% | 542 |
| 2021–22 | 1,808 | 1,510 | 83.5% | 526 |
| 2022–23 | 2,453 | 1,855 | 75.6% | 552 |
| 2023–24 | 2,905 | 2,316 | 79.7% | 616 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,959 | 1,580 | 80.7% |
| Men | 946 | 736 | 77.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 15% |
How University of South compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate is 79.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,316 admitted of 2,905 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina Aiken test optional?
University of South Carolina Aiken is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina Aiken?
University of South Carolina Aiken received 2,905 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,316.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?
Admitted students at University of South Carolina Aiken typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of South Carolina Aiken getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina Aiken has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.5% in 2014–15 to 79.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.usca.edu/.