by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UofSC Aiken degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UofSC Aiken measures up.
UofSC Aiken is ranked #995 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within South Carolina, it ranks #16 of 61 for value.
These UofSC Aiken majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | #36 of 87 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #41 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #41 of 252 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #44 of 158 |
| Art Studies | #83 of 292 |
| Early Childhood Education | #110 of 446 |
| Speech Communication | #111 of 396 |
| Exercise Science | #120 of 547 |
| Sociology | #127 of 431 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #128 of 432 |
Below is the detailed UofSC Aiken value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of South Carolina Aiken is ranked #16 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #16 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UofSC Aiken financial aid page to be sure.
University of South Carolina Aiken is ranked #995 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of South Carolina Aiken is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UofSC Aiken costs about $14,022. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $56,089 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,166 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,641 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,022 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $56,089 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UofSC Aiken net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UofSC Aiken degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,664 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,089 | #995 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,564 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,664 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,089 | #16 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,564 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UofSC Aiken shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,618 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,107 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,688 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,097 |
| Over $110K | $16,708 |
About 75% of UofSC Aiken undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,331 per year. Get more details on the UofSC Aiken financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UofSC Aiken cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.