Safety Score
0.78 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Aiken, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of South Carolina Aiken
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,855-student campus.
- 0.78
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,480
- Rank of 3,050
- #31
- SC rank
- 3,855
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of South Carolina Aiken reports 0.78 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,480 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 56% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.78
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,480
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 56%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of South Carolina Aiken decreased from 1 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of South Carolina Aiken is a Public institution located in Aiken, SC, enrolling approximately 3,855 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #31 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,855 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of South Carolina Aiken is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 2.23 incidents per 1,000 students, University of South Carolina Aiken reports 65% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1480
Above-average safety
State Rank (SC)
#31
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where University of South Carolina Aiken sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 56% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of South Carolina Aiken percentile rank 51.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1480 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of South Carolina Aiken reports 65% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,760
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,218
- Avg Net Price
- $11,641
- Median Debt
- $24,275
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 79%
- SAT Average
- 1120
- SAT Math Range
- 470–600
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 19–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 40%
- Retention Rate
- 67%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,689
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,603
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of South Carolina Aiken: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (4 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 11 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of South Carolina Aiken vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
0.78 incidents / 1,000 students
DC
University of the District of Columbia
2.08 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Black Hawk College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · 3,855 enrolled
Safety Score 2.08
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL · 3,853 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · 3,857 enrolled
Safety Score 7.26
Davis Technical College
Kaysville, UT · 3,859 enrolled
Safety Score 1.30
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY · 3,846 enrolled
Safety Score 0.52
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of South Carolina Aiken nationally (rank #1480), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of South Carolina Aiken safe?
University of South Carolina Aiken has a safety score of 0.78 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,480 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of South Carolina Aiken?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does University of South Carolina Aiken have fire safety data?
Yes. University of South Carolina Aiken reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of South Carolina Aiken's Safety Profile
University of South Carolina Aiken in Aiken, SC enrolls 3,855 students and has a safety score of 0.78 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1480 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of South Carolina Aiken's 0.78 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of South Carolina Aiken against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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