Overview


University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of South Carolina is a 4-year public institution and senior campus of the USC system in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. USCB offers undergraduate degrees in 18 academic majors and 19 minors. For students interested in the media industry, USCB co-produces an interview show with local channel SCETV featuring communication studies students on its production staff. To provide a break from the classroom, USCB hosts numerous intramural sports leagues such as dodgeball and basketball as well as an annual flag football tournament.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$16,748
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1023
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$16,748
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,730 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,776 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,858
$30k - $48k
$12,806
$48k - $75k
$15,774
$75k - $110k
$18,369
$110k+
$19,971
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,735
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,661
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,275
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
71%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4568
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,661
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,167,711
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,494,713
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,348
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,422
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,064
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2745
Students Applied
74%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
246
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
53%
Submitting ACT
66%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1023
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
460
75th
540
Reading
25th
480
75th
570
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
48%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
12%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
7
Top 25%
37
Top 50%
71
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
104
$30k - $48k
60
$48k - $75k
56
$75k - $110k
39
$110k+
78
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,121
Total Number of Undergrads
2,067
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
54%
20-39 Students
41%
40-99 Students
3%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
22
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
53%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
US National: 44%67%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
African American
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
12%
White
60%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
35
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
37%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Sand Sharks
School Colors
navy, sand, and garnet
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
70
Total Female Athletes
78
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
University of South Carolina Beaufort Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,400
Top 5 Cities
Savannah
Charleston
Columbia
Charlotte
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Home Depot
Local School Districts
University of South Carolina--Beaufort
Georgia Regional Hospital
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
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