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University of South Carolina Beaufort

University of South Carolina Beaufort is a small, public institution located in Bluffton, sc. Founded in 1959, University of South Carolina Beaufort offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,885 undergraduates
cost $10,730 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of South Carolina Beaufort? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.82
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of South Carolina Beaufort is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Hospitality Administration/Management
Psychology, General
Social Sciences, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,730
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,722
Books & supplies $1,266
Other expenses $4,055
Cost of attendance* $24,773
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,773 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,776
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,722
Books & supplies $1,266
Other expenses $4,055
Cost of attendance* $35,819
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $35,819 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of South Carolina Beaufort has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,885, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

2,067

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
21%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of South Carolina Beaufort, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909
phone 843-208-8000
address www.uscb.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Gamma beta phi

Black student organization

Fca

Environmental awareness club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of South Carolina Beaufort to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of South Carolina Beaufort?

University of South Carolina Beaufort is located in Bluffton, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort? 

The acceptance rate for University of South Carolina Beaufort is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for University of South Carolina Beaufort?

The average high school GPA for University of South Carolina Beaufort students was 3.82.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina Beaufort?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina Beaufort including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,092.

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