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University of South Carolina Beaufort

USC Beaufort

Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

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Known for business — excellent value

University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public institution in Bluffton with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,088 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,309.

Established
1959
Mascot
Finnegan
Type
Public college
Conference
NCAA Division II and competes
Division
Division II

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69%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,958Students
14:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$48,088Earnings 10yr
$15,309Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of South Carolina Beaufort Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,730
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,776
Room & Board$9,810
Books & Supplies$1,266
Total Cost of Attendance$23,796
Average Net Price$15,309
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,858
$30–48K$12,806
$48–75K$15,774
$75–110K$18,369
$110K+$19,971

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,309

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,958
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 20%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.6%
Freshman Retention61.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,214
8 Years$43,141
10 Years$48,088

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,700
Men
$47,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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