USCA ranked #65 among regional universities in South
A group of students stand outside the USCA Convocation Center (File)
The University of South Carolina Aiken has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row.
In its annual undergraduate rankings published on Sept. 24, USCA placed #65 out of 135 Regional Universities in the South. The university also placed #32 for Top Public Schools and #40 for Best Value School. Additionally, USCA received recognition for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, Nursing, Best Colleges for Veterans, and as a top performer in Social Mobility.
Previously recognized as a top baccalaureate university in the South, USCA continues to excel in its rankings due to the growing number of master's degrees awarded annually.
“We appreciate these recognitions. They serve as a reminder that others see our commitment to providing an excellent education for our students in a supportive environment,” said Dr. Phil Bridgmon, provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs at USCA.
Bridgmon started his tenure at USCA in July and says he’s elated about future campus improvements. Over the past two years, USCA has developed new programs in information science, cybersecurity, software engineering, educator leadership, emerging media, and foreign language training for practitioners.
USCA’s new Student Success Center is also set to open in October, along with the 2025 opening of the Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative on campus. “The campus construction projects are extremely exciting. They will provide access to researchers, innovative problem solving, and opportunities for public service that are truly unique,” Bridgmon said.
He added that right now he’s intensely focused in the areas of recruitment and retention. “We have begun working on a sustainable enrollment model whose hallmark will be partnering with our regional employers, non-profit, and public sectors to facilitate learning and service opportunities for our students.”
In August, USCA welcomed 695 freshman students, the largest number recorded in the university’s history.
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