Cost of Attendance
What is the cost of attendance?
Below is a schedule of fees for the 2012-2013 year.
Application Fee $45.00
A one-time, non-refundable application fee is required of all students and must accompany the application, undergraduate and graduate.
International Student Application Fee $100
Matriculation Fee $85.00
A one-time fee for orientation, assessment, and placement testing for new undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students.
Reinstatement Fee $40.00
Academic Fees |
UndergraduatePer Semester |
GraduatePer Semester* |
| Full-Time, Resident | $4,367 | $5,636 |
| Full-Time, Non-resident | $8,745 | $12,098 |
| Part-Time, Resident (Per Hour) | $380 | $470 |
| Part-Time, Non-resident (Per Hour) | $760 | $1008 |
| Part-Time, S.C. Certified Teachers per credit (Resident) | $320 | |
| Part-Time, S.C. Certified Teachers per credit (Non-resident) | $350 | |
| 17 hours and above (additional charge per hour), Resident | $80 | $80 |
| 17 hours and above (additional charge per hour), Non-resident | $208 | $170 |
Other Required Fees (Per Semester) |
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| Technology fee (full-time) | $120 | $120 |
| Technology fee (part-time, per hour) | $9 | $9 |
| Public Safety fee (all students, includes parking permit) | $25 | $25 |
| Public Safety fee (summer, per term) | $8 | $8 |
Notes:
- Graduate fees must be paid by graduate students whether the courses taken are graduate or undergraduate.
- Students enrolled in courses at another USC campus will be required to pay the tuition and fees of that campus in addition to the USC Aiken tuition and fees for the USC Aiken courses.
- Audit fee same as regular tuition.
- Senior Citizens: Legal residents of South Carolina who have attained the age of sixty (60) and meet admission and other standards deemed appropriate by the University may attend classes for credit or non-credit purposes on a space available basis at no tuition. All other required fees will be charged.
Other Optional Fees (Per Semester) |
Per Semester |
| Housing | |
| Double occupancy (per student) | $2,230 |
| Single occupancy (per student) | $2,645 |
|
Double as a single room |
$3,145 |
| Meals | |
| 10 meals per week | $995 |
| 15 meals per week | $1,080 |
| 19 meals per week | $1,160 |
| Meal Plan Block 30 (commuter students only) | $275 |
| Meal Plan Block 50 (commuter students only) | $433 |
| Declining balance | $850 |
| Declining balance | $475 |
| Pacer Card (cash alternative, per card) | $40 |
| Other Fees | |
| Bad check (returned by bank for any reason) | $30 |
| Deferred Payment Plan fee | $75 |
Notes:
- All students living on campus will be required to purchase a meal plan consisting of either 19, 15 or 10 meals per week. Other students may choose from Meal Block 30, Meal Block 50, or declining balance.
The total cost of attendance can be estimated with our online Net Price Calculator.
