Colleges · Aiken
Colleges in Aiken, SC
Aiken is home to University of South Carolina Aiken, with about 2,558 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Aiken
Students on campus
2,558fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of South Carolina Aiken2,558 on campus
Most selective
University of South Carolina Aikenadmits 79% of applicants
Lowest net price
University of South Carolina Aiken$11,641 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Aiken
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Aiken
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of Aiken.
Aiken Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Graniteville6.7 mi1,377 students
Augusta UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government15.8 mi8,122 studentsPaine CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government16 mi310 studentsHelms CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government19.2 mi150 studentsAugusta Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government20.2 mi3,182 studentsMiller-Motte College-AugustaCareer school · For-profit · Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government20.4 mi524 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Aiken. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.