University Of South Carolina-beaufort

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The University of South Carolina Beaufort consists of two campuses, North Campus, located in historic downtown Beaufort, and South Campus, located on Highway 278 in Bluffton, near Hilton Head Island....

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  • University Of South Carolina-beaufort
  • Community College Avg.
County Beaufort County, SC -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 781 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 605 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 1,386 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 265 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 69% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 20% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,254 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 50% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,939 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 1% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,596 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 31% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,025 $3,129

School Notes:

  • In 1959 another act of the South Carolina legislature created the Beaufort campus of the University of South Carolina on the original Beaufort College site on the banks of the Beaufort River to offer USC courses. In 1994 International Paper gave eighty acres of land to build an additional full-service campus of USC Beaufort in the region's highest growth area. County government agreed to finance the construction of the campus if the University were designated as a four-year university. Once state approvals for four-year status were completed, construction of the South Campus began.
  • In June 2002, USCB was granted four-year status by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, and in 2004 USCB was accredited as a Level II baccalaureate degree granting university. Classes at the South Campus began in August 2004. The state's newest four-year university, USC Beaufort offers baccalaureate degrees, access to USC's Extended Graduate Campus classes and degrees and numerous continuing education programs at its two full-service campuses.
  • USCB offers programs in mathematics and the natural sciences, humanities, and professional and social sciences. Its curriculum is designed to promote acquisition of knowledge and, through it, the intellectual dispositions and skills that encourage depth of understanding, tolerance of others and individual accountability. Attracting a racially and culturally diverse student body of varying ages and experiences, the University of South Carolina Beaufort draws its students primarily from the South Carolina Lowcountry, with representation from other parts of the state, other states, and foreign countries. The University encourages students to think analytically and abstractly, to explore options, to see similarities, to be open to differences, to communicate effectively, and to respect each individual.
  • In addition to offering bacculaurete degrees, the University of South Carolina Beaufort offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to Military Personnel at the Marine Corps Air Station and Parris Island Recruit Depot. USCB also partners with the Extended Graduate Campus of theUniversity of South Carolina to make graduate education available to citizens of the Lowcountry.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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  • VAMPIRE LOVE AND TROUBADOURS GALORE (Bluffton Today)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:30:53 pm
    VAMPIRE LOVE AND TROUBADOURS GALORE By Tim Wood He climbed the mountain, had the big-shot record deal and the big marketing push. While he’s grateful for every minute of the ride and the residuals from those days keep the house lights on, the Greenville native is just happy to be back to basics on the road, earning fans with each song.
  • Coming This Week for Nov. 20 (Island Packet)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:50:53 pm
    TODAYKathy Crowther's "Natures Blessings" opening reception: 5:30 p.m.,University
  • Coming This Week, Nov. 19 (Island Packet)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:28:25 pm
    TODAYThe Blood Alliance blood drive: 8 a.m.-noon, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort; 888-447-1479,
  • Bluffton Business (Bluffton Today)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:15:49 pm
    Bluffton Business The dining facility is open to the public and features full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The building also houses a state-of-the-art fitness facility multi-purpose and meeting rooms and university offices. The Shark’s Cove bookstore is also located in the Campus Center.
  • Coming This Week, Nov. 18 (Island Packet)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:38:01 pm
    TODAYHampton Lake monthly lecture: 11 a.m., Hampton Lake, Bluffton; personal trainers Ryanne Boyd

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