Company Profile
University of South Carolina Aiken
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About the University of South Carolina Aiken
The University of South Carolina (USC) Aiken is a small, public university that serves as an economic engine for South Carolina. For 2018, the university has, once again, been ranked #1 Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report. This is the university’s 13th time in the number one spot. In addition, USC Aiken is ranked #1 Public College in the South by US News and World Report for service to veterans. Originally founded as a regional university, USC Aiken now enrolls students from 32 of the United States and 29 other countries.
More than 3,500 students attend the university which offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 48 programs of study. The hallmark of USC Aiken is that it delivers all of the offerings of a large university on a small, friendly campus and online with intimate class sizes and personal attention. Highly qualified faculty members offer student-centric teaching with a focus on real world learning so that university graduates have both the knowledge and professional skills to excel in the global economy.
USC Aiken is poised for enrollment growth both on campus and online. The university’s unique focus on teaching and learning continues to make it a highly desirable choice for students of all ages, backgrounds, and academic pursuits.
Mission Statement
The University of South Carolina Aiken is a comprehensive institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional disciplines. All programs of study are grounded in a strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
USC Aiken is distinguished by its commitment to transformative teaching made possible through high-impact learning practices, undergraduate research, small classes, and individual attention. The University encourages excellence in research and creative pursuits and prepares students for success by challenging them to think critically and creatively, to communicate effectively, to learn independently, and to acquire breadth and depth of interdisciplinary knowledge.
USC Aiken attracts students from South Carolina, the United States and the world to form a diverse community of individuals engaged in educational experiences and service necessary for the pursuit of meaningful work in an enlightened, inclusive and economically vibrant society. A progressive hub for innovation, collaboration and creativity, USC Aiken contributes to the community by enriching the region's quality of life through a variety of activities including the visual and performing arts, intercollegiate athletics, continuing and distance education, educational outreach, and leadership.