University of South Carolina Beaufort: Review & Facts

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University of South Carolina Beaufort is a small four-year, public school with 2,125 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1795 and is the only college located in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

At University of South Carolina Beaufort you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

19

University of South Carolina Beaufort follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Biology, Business, Management, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort is relatively low at 61% (below South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

61%

Bad

The graduation rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort is low: 36%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of South Carolina Beaufort is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high, around $21,400 per year. The additional fees at University of South Carolina Beaufort (not included in tuition costs) are about $400, which totals $21,800 per year.

Read the details about University of South Carolina Beaufort additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

80%

Easy

According to government data, 2,479 applications were submitted and 1,984 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of South Carolina Beaufort in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,500

Medium

University of South Carolina Beaufort provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of South Carolina Beaufort, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

University of South Carolina Beaufort offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, roughly $5,500 a year.

Based on the college crime information, University of South Carolina Beaufort seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of South Carolina Beaufort Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of South Carolina Beaufort
1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, South Carolina
29909, USA