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University Of South Carolina-Aiken

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Founded in 1961, the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) is a comprehensive liberal arts institution committed to active learning through excellence in teaching, faculty and student scholarship, research, creative activities and service. In this stimulating academic community, USCA challenges students to acquire and develop the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for success in a dynamic global environment.

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School Overview:

	University Of South Carolina-Aiken
County	Aiken County, SC
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Public
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,270 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	880 students
Full-Time Graduate	26 students
Part-Time Graduate	127 students

Total Enrollment	3,303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	680 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	36%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$3,007
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	80%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$4,166
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	14%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$2,352
% Students Receiving Loans	51%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$3,578

School Notes:

As a senior public institution of the University of South Carolina, USCA combines the advantages of a smaller institution with the resources of a major university system. Located in beautiful, historic Aiken, South Carolina, USCA is an institution of moderate size (2,500-5,000 students) that offers baccalaureate degrees in a number of disciplines, completion baccalaureate degrees at University of South Carolina regional campuses, and master’s degrees in selected programs.
Along with our more than 30 programs, USC Aiken also offers a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The university offers degrees in the arts and sciences and in the professional disciplines of business, education, and nursing. All courses of study are grounded in a liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. USCA also encourages interdisciplinary studies and collaborative endeavors.
The University of South Carolina Aiken is a four-year, public coeducational university offering undergraduate degree programs as well as master's degrees in elementary education and applied clinical psychology. Additional graduate courses and degree programs are offered through the USC Extended Graduate Campus program.
Founded in 1961 in a historic mansion in downtown Aiken, USCA moved to its present site in 1972 and occupies 453 acres. USC Aiken is located in Aiken, SC, in the western region of the state. The campus is 20 miles from Augusta, GA, and 55 miles from Columbia, SC. Recognition: U.S. News & World Report ranked USCA a top public comprehensive college in the South in the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999 College Guides.
University Of South Carolina-aiken is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public colleges in the South for many years and professional programs in business, education, and nursing each have national accreditation.
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