University of South Carolina Beaufort — College Profile

About

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) in Bluffton is a dynamic coastal institution renowned for its intimate, student-centered learning environment and premier programs in Hospitality Management, Marine Biology, and Nursing. On-campus, the student experience is defined by a welcoming, close-knit community where "Sand Sharks" enjoy active outdoor recreation, NCAA Division II athletics, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle. What truly sets USCB apart is its prime Lowcountry location, which serves as a living laboratory for marine research and powers exclusive internship partnerships with world-class resorts on nearby Hilton Head Island.

Wikipedia:The University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public college with three campuses in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. It is part of the University of South Carolina System, enrolls about 2,000 students, and offers over 50 areas of study. The main campus is in Bluffton. The institution's campus in Beaufort houses the school's honor programs and the Department of Visual Arts & Design. The campus location on Hilton Head Island is home to the institution's program for hospitality management.

Location

Bluffton, SC, 29909 · Town campus

✈

Nearest airport from college

JAX · Jacksonville

132 mi away

Open in Google Maps ↗

Cost

In-state COA

$24,353

Out-of-state COA

$35,399

Avg net price

$14,656

Room & board

$12,725

In-state tuition

$10,730

Out-of-state tuition

$21,776

Books & supplies

$1,500/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,397

$30–48k

$10,614

$48–75k

$13,846

$75–110k

$19,001

$110k+

$20,250

Admissions

Admit rate

73%

Test policy

Not required

Wondering if University of South Carolina Beaufort is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list

Financial aid & net cost estimates

Deep dives on any school

Scholarship search

Get your college list →See a sample report first

Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes

Graduation rate

36%

4-yr on-time completion

23%

1st-yr retention

61%

Transfer-out rate

43%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

34%

Transferred

45%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

20%

Median earnings (6yr)

$39,214

Median earnings (10yr)

$48,088

Median debt

$24,000

Monthly loan payment

$254

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$23,460

Debt (90th percentile)

$32,500

Student Body

Men 33%Women 67%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

40%

First-generation

31%

Median family income

$36,859

Independent students

20%

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

58%

Hispanic

13%

Black

19%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$39,214

10 years after entry

$48,088

Psychology, General53

Business Administration, Management and Operations53

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40

Biology, General37

Public Health32

Hospitality Administration/Management32

Social Sciences, General28

Communication and Media Studies18

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16

Computer and Information Sciences, General10

Computational Science9

English Language and Literature, General8

Fine and Studio Arts8

Sociology7

History6

Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.

Institutional

Endowment

$11M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

53%

Avg faculty salary

$8,392/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,434