University of South Carolina Aiken: what international applicants need

What are University of South Carolina Aiken's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of South Carolina Aiken has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate?

78.5% for students who started in fall 2024: University of South Carolina Aiken admitted 2,360 of its 3,005 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of South Carolina Aiken require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of South Carolina Aiken is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–600 in Math and 510–620 in Reading and Writing (23% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of South Carolina Aiken's application fee for international students?

University of South Carolina Aiken's application fee is $100 for international applicants: $55 more than the $45 US applicants pay.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of South Carolina Aiken accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of South Carolina Aiken accept?

University of South Carolina Aiken doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of South Carolina Aiken require?

University of South Carolina Aiken doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of South Carolina Aiken doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of South Carolina Aiken have?

60 of University of South Carolina Aiken's 3,289 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost for international students?

University of South Carolina Aiken is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $21,218 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,760). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $9,182. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $34,656 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source