University of South Carolina Aiken

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The University of South Carolina
Aiken

Type	Public university
Established	1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Parent institution	University of South Carolina System
Chancellor	Daniel Heimmermann[1]
Provost	Phillip Bridgmon
Academic staff	251
Students	3,840[2]
Undergraduates	3,145
Postgraduates	695
Location	Aiken, South Carolina (portions) , U.S. 33°34′23.91″N 81°46′06.34″W / 33.5733083°N 81.7684278°W / 33.5733083; -81.7684278
Campus	Urban, 453 acres (183 ha)
Colors	Pacer Blue, Ace Red, & Triumph Gray
Nickname	Pacers
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – Peach Belt
Mascot	Ace the Pacer
Website	www.usca.edu

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken or USCA) is a public university in the Aiken, South Carolina area. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and offers undergraduate degree programs as well as master's degrees. Additional graduate courses and degree programs are offered through the University of South Carolina Extended Graduate Campus program. The University of South Carolina Aiken awards baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 major areas of study including the bachelor of science in business administration online through Palmetto College.^[3]