University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) is a public regional university founded in 1961, offering liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs on a scenic 453-acre campus. Students rave about small classes, hands-on research, supportive faculty, championship athletics, and affordable tuition in vibrant Aiken.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

4,000

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1000-1200

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Education, Psychology, Biology, Communications.

"USCA's tight-knit community and caring professors make learning personal—love the beautiful lakeside campus, lively events like tailgates and arts shows, plus Aiken's horse country trails, shops, and easy Augusta trips for fun weekends!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,760 (in-state), $21,218 (out-of-state)

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.1

Avg Women's Scores

76-78

Men's Team Notes

South Carolina Aiken men’s golf averaged about 71 per player per round, posting several sub‑par and low‑70s rounds across multi‑round events. The team finished near the top of competitive fields, highlighted by strong four‑man scoring balance and consistent low‑round performances.

Women's Team Notes

South Carolina Aiken women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team posted solid multi‑round totals, remained competitive in mid‑level fields, and improved low‑round scoring as the season progressed.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Michael Carlisle

Women's Coach

Michael Carlisle

Men's Email

mikec@usca.edu

Women's Email

mikec@usca.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Michael Carlisle enters his 35th season as head men's golf coach at USC Aiken, securing three straight NCAA DII National Championships (2004-06) and earning GCAA Hall of Fame induction. A Clemson alum, he has produced 37 All-Americans through Peach Belt dominance, UNG Mizuno wins, and consistent NCAA Championships bids from Aiken, South Carolina.

Women's Coach Bio

Michael Carlisle directs USC Aiken women's golf alongside his legendary men's program in Peach Belt competition. The three-time national championship coach (2004-06) applies his GCAA Hall of Fame expertise to build Southeast Region contenders, emphasizing development for conference titles and NCAA postseason from the Aiken campus.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"USCA's tight-knit community and caring professors make learning personal—love the beautiful lakeside campus, lively events like tailgates and arts shows, plus Aiken's horse country trails, shops, and easy Augusta trips for fun weekends!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

South Carolina Aiken men’s golf averaged about 71 per player per round, posting several sub‑par and low‑70s rounds across multi‑round events. The team finished near the top of competitive fields, highlighted by strong four‑man scoring balance and consistent low‑round performances.

Women's Team Notes

South Carolina Aiken women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team posted solid multi‑round totals, remained competitive in mid‑level fields, and improved low‑round scoring as the season progressed.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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