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University of South Carolina Aiken
  • 4 Year
  • AIKEN, SC
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University of South Carolina Aiken
#5 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • AIKEN, SC
  • 709 reviews
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    University of South Carolina Aiken Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,192 / year
    Poll
    55%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 38 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 62 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $2,818 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Starbucks!
      47%
    • Sub station
      32%
    • The market
      13%
    • Th SAC cafeteria
      9%
    45%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 40 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 33 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      36%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      61%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    A
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    98%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 42 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 19 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      58%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      37%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      37%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      48%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      15%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 62 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      11%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      42%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      45%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Equestrian, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 21 responses
    • ICE Events
      33%
    • One Table
      24%
    • The baseball games
      14%
    • The basketball games!!!! We're awesome
      14%
    • The stroll like a alpha and shimmy like a nupe.
      10%
    • PUB events
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      10%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      26%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      26%
    • Parties? What parties?
      39%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 14 responses
    • Steeple chase
      50%
    • I would personally say homecoming parties
      36%
    • Halloween
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 48 responses
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