University of South Carolina Beaufort

1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is a small, public university in a beautiful, coastal setting with over 2,000 students from around the globe. USCB has a diverse and vibrant academic community serving the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond. USCB offers students activities and programs for you to immerse yourself in, fostering a sense of culture and belonging. This includes campus-wide programming, fraternity and sorority life, and many other student organizations.

School Highlights

University of South Carolina Beaufort serves 2,006 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,006 students
  • In-state tuition: $21,360
  • Out-state tuition: $32,406
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of South Carolina Beaufort
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
82 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of South Carolina Beaufort has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,006 students
1,813 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,675 students
646 students
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# Part-Time Students
331 students
1,167 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
197 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,670 students
646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
5 students
5 students
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SC All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
329 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
2 students
2 students
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SC All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,061 students
260 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
8%
5%
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% Black
15%
24%
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% White
65%
62%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.47%
2.47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $21,360 is more than the state average of $5,917. The in-state tuition has grown by 100% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $32,406 is more than the state average of $10,561. The out-state tuition has grown by 51% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$21,360
$5,917
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$32,406
$10,561
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Tuition Notes
*Tuition and fee rates are approved by the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, and are estimated for full-time enrollment (12-16 credit hours). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Estimate does not include the cost for books and supplies, and other miscellaneous fees that are course-specific, such as science lab fees, art course fees, and nursing fees.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
95%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$11,729
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
67%
83%
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SAT Reading
525
470
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SAT Math
500
455
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SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
20
17
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ACT English
19
16
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ACT Math
19
17
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ACT Writing
n/a
6

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of South Carolina Beaufort cost?
University of South Carolina Beaufort's tuition is approximately $21,360 for In-State students and $32,406 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of South Carolina Beaufort?
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina Beaufort is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 83%. University of South Carolina Beaufort's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What sports does University of South Carolina Beaufort offer?
University of South Carolina Beaufort offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is University of South Carolina Beaufort's ranking?
University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

School Calendar

View the University of South Carolina Beaufort yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
2nd Half Term (2B) - Last day to drop/withdraw without grade of 'WF' being recorded
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Full Term (20) - Last Day of Classes
April 22, 2024 (Monday)
2nd Half Term (2B) - Last Day of Classes
April 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
May Term (2S1) - Last day to Add, Change or Drop/Withdraw without Academic Penalty
May 06, 2024 (Monday)
May Term (2S1) - Last day to drop/withdraw without grade of 'WF' being recorded
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,006 students
  • In-state tuition: $21,360
  • Out-state tuition: $32,406
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

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