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University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

2,124
University of South Carolina Beaufort overview
Location Bluffton, South Carolina
Online uscb.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
University of South Carolina Beaufort overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) operates primarily from its Bluffton campus in the South Carolina Lowcountry, situated between Hilton Head Island and Beaufort. The main campus, established in 2004, features modern academic buildings and student housing facilities across its 200-acre property. As part of the University of South Carolina system, USCB functions as a public comprehensive university offering bachelor's degrees with notable programs in hospitality management, computational science, and nursing. The institution also maintains a historic campus location in downtown Beaufort, which houses arts programs and serves as a cultural center for the region. Students can choose between apartment-style residence halls on the Bluffton campus or off-campus housing options, with many taking advantage of the coastal location's recreational opportunities.

Ratings

3/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

USC Beaufort is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of South Carolina Beaufort within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of South Carolina Beaufort overview
SAT 940/1110
ACT 17/22
GPA 3.82

Applications Accepted

80% 
University of South Carolina Beaufort overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$10,344
In State Costs for University of South Carolina Beaufort
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,266
Other Fees$386
Room and Board $8,722
Budget for Other Expenses$4,055
Total One Year Cost$24,773

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,390
Out of State Costs for University of South Carolina Beaufort
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,266
Other Fees$386
Room and Board $8,722
Budget for Other Expenses$4,055
Total One Year Cost$35,819

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

21% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Carolina Beaufort students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 37%
Health Professions 15%
Education 10%
Social Sciences 10%
Psychology 10%

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Last updated February 24, 2024