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University of South Carolina Aiken SAT and ACT scores

Aiken, SC · public college · 3,109 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%980–1220Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing510–62025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math470–60025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%19–2625th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1120Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT57–85From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate79%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of South Carolina Aiken reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

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

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of South Carolina Aiken scored 980 to 1220, with an average of 1120. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

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

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

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

University of South Carolina Aiken reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken accept the CLT?

University of South Carolina Aiken is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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