Division of Development and Alumni Relations

Support the Promise of USC Aiken

The University of South Carolina Aiken enriches the quality of life not only on campus but also in the surrounding region through the fine and performing arts, athletics, continuing education, distance learning, and community service. Infulfilling its role as an institution of higher learning, the University of South Carolina Aiken is a community of individuals engaged inbroadly based educational experiences necessary for an enlightened society.

ABOUT USC AIKEN

USC Aiken is one of the fastest growing institutions in the USC system.  As a four-year, public coeducational university, USCA offers undergraduate degree programs as well as three master's degree programs.

The University has more than 3,200 students and 364 permanent faculty and staff members.   Approximately 25% of students are 25 or older, 66% are female and 32% are minority. Students enjoy a low (15:1) faculty-to-student ratio of 15:1 and average class size of 18.   USCA awards baccalaureate degrees in 35 major areas of study and master’s degrees in three areas.

Known for having some of South Carolina's best professional schools, USC Aiken's schools of business, nursing and education have received the highest level of accreditation possible.  Additional graduate courses and degree programs are offered through the USC Extended Graduate Campus program. 

PRIORITIES

In order to expand access to a high-quality USC Aiken education, please consider supporting one of our many student scholarship funds, or the Program Development Fund for Aiken, which supports areas of greatest need.

USC Aiken announced in Fall of 2010 that its faculty, staff and retirees stepped up and led the university to another highly successful Family Fund annual giving campaign, this year raising more than $60,000 in donations.  Despite tough economic times and state funding cuts, Aiken employees demonstrated their commitment and interest in helping support the University with their own dollars.

The achievement represents a 91 percent participation rate, a figure that was the highest ever for USC Aiken and for the entire University of South Carolina System.  Family Fund contributors are able to designate their donation to several areas in the University, including scholarships, staff and faculty development, and departmental/program development.

For more on supporting USC Aiken, contact the University Advancement office at 804-641-3334 or Deidre Martin (see below for contact information).