
The University of South Carolina - Aiken is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admissions consideration. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, meaning applicants must submit official test scores if they choose to provide them. Currently, 23% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 14% submit ACT scores, totaling 37% of applicants. This indicates that some students may be submitting both SAT and ACT scores.