University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,061
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, USCB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that USCB is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of South Carolina Beaufort is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at USCB is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at USCB is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at USCB do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,730

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,776

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of South Carolina Beaufort received on average $7,622 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,622

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	140	40%	$5,288	$740,312
Other Federal Grant	248	70%	$3,837	$951,667
State Grant/Scholarships	255	72%	$4,078	$1,039,971
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	172	49%	$2,734	$470,253
Total Grant & Scholarships	323	91%	$7,622	$2,461,891

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Carolina Beaufort students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 29.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

29.7%

African American 29.4% 35 students
white 29.2% 83 students
unknown 33.3% 6 students
hispanic 33.3% 12 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 31.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball The Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of South Carolina Beaufort provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of South Carolina Beaufort offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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