University of South Carolina Beaufort
University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public 4-year institution in Bluffton, SC. It enrolls about 2,121 students and admits roughly 69% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bluffton, SC 29909 |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Enrollment | 2,121 |
| Acceptance rate | 69% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,745 / 1,899 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,776 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 39% |
| Transfer-out rate | 43% |
| Full-time retention rate | 61% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,781 |
| Campus setting | Town: Fringe |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | www.uscb.edu/ |
| Phone | 8432088000 |
Admissions
About 2,745 students applied and 1,899 were admitted. Of those admitted, 503 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,730 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,776. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,781 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,858 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,806 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,774 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,369 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,971 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 482 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 39% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of South Carolina Beaufort is in Bluffton, SC, Beaufort County. Its coordinates are 32.3033, -80.9736.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort?
About 69% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,745 applicants.
How much does University of South Carolina Beaufort cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,730 for in-state students and $21,776 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of South Carolina Beaufort?
About 2,121 students are enrolled.