471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
General Information
Type: Public institution
Year Founded: 1961
Religious Affilation: None
Academic Calendar: Semester
Size of Undergraduate Student Body: 3,150
Geographical Setting: Suburban
Endowment: $442,871
Admissions
Application Fee: $35
Application Deadline: August 1
Selectivity: Selective
Expenses
Tuition and Fees: $6,590 in-state, 13,170 out-of-state
Room/Board: $5,580
Student Services
Basic Services Offered: nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service
Remedial Services Offered: N/A
Counseling Services Offered: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological
Careers
Career Services Offered: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Students That Enter the Job Market…
Within 6 Months of Graduation: N/A
Within 1 Year of Graduation: N/A
Within 2 Years of Graduation: N/A
Firms that Hire Most Graduates: N/A
Library
Does the school have a library on campus? – Yes
Is it a member of a library consortia? – No
Number of books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents: 213,173
Number of current serial subscriptions: 724
Number of microforms: 68,398
Number of audiovisuals: 989
Number of ebooks: 1,001
Other library facilities: Department of Engery documents repository, The USCA Library is a member of the Federal Depository Library Program
Museums or other Special Academic Buildings on Campus: Ruth Patrick Science Education Center including Planetarium and Observatory, Wellness Center and Natatorium
Technology
Is a computer course required? – No
Is a computer required? – No
Number of available computers for all students: 784
Available internet access? – Yes
Available email accounts? – Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Number of available wired connections available in…
The Library (not including computer labs): 0
Classrooms: 0
Labs: 0
Other areas: 850
Is there a wireless network? – Yes
Where is wireless available? – in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless simultaneous connection capacity: 700
Recommended operating system: Microsoft
Percentage of hosting units owned by college for internet access: 100%
Are students permitted to have webpages? – Yes
Is there online registration? – Yes
Safety
Campus Safety Services Offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Campus Life Overview
Percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned housing: 19%
Percentage of Male Undergrads Living in Fraternities: N/A
Percentage of Female Undergrads Living in Sororities: N/A
Percentage of students on campus on weekends: 50%
College Housing
Does the school offer students housing? – Yes
Percentage of students living in college-owned housing: 19%
Housing available for all unmarried students? – Yes
If on-campus housing is unavailable, does school provide assistance? – Yes
Available types of campus housing: apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Percentage of college-owned housing units that are…
Singles: N/A
Doubles: N/A
Triples or Suites: N/A
Apartments: 100%
Other: N/A
Number of college-owned housing buildings: 2
Percentage of college-owned housing units that have…
A sprinkler system: 50%
Fire alarms: 100%
Wired high-speed internet access: 100%
Campus Size: 453 acres
Transportation (distances in miles)
Nearest airport(s): Columbia (60), Augusta, GA (15)
Nearest train station: Augusta, GA (15)
Nearest bus station: Aiken (2)
Does public transportation serve campus? – No
Are all students allowed to have cars on campus? – Yes
Percentage of students with cars on campus: 90%
Student Employment
Is there school employment? – Yes
Percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005-2006: – 5%
Average undergraduate wage: N/A
Are freshmen discouraged from working their first term? – No
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC: Not offered
Navy ROTC Not offered
Air Force ROTC: Not offered
Rules and Regulations
Is legal alcohol permitted on campus? – No
Other policies: class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited
Campus
Most popular events: N/A