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University of South Carolina Beaufort

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: University of South Carolina Beaufort

USC Beaufort

Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

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Tight-knitCollege town

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

5000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (25)

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•History In 1795, a preparatory school and college in Beaufort was chartered as the Beaufort College to serve the families of local residents.
•Classes began in 1802, and the college reached a prominent status in the community during the antebellum period.
•The college was forced to close in 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War and the Beaufort College building, constructed in 1852, was occupied by the Union forces for use as a hospital.
•The college building was used by the Freedmen's Bureau during Reconstruction, and it was an elementary school from 1909 to 1959.
•A branch campus of the University of South Carolina was established in 1959 at the site of the old Beaufort College, but the official opening was delayed by Hurricane Gracie.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

202 mi(350 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

222 mi(385 min)

Orlandopop. 310K

261 mi(452 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

JAX Jacksonville132 mi

CLT Charlotte201 mi

ATL Atlanta220 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA882 mi · ~25h 29m drive

New York, NY698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

Hartford, CT797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Providence, RI842 mi · ~24h 19m drive

Albany, NY817 mi · ~23h 36m drive

Syracuse, NY788 mi · ~22h 46m drive

Rochester, NY772 mi · ~22h 18m drive

Buffalo, NY740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Philadelphia, PA620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA565 mi · ~16h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

Newark, NJ694 mi · ~20h 3m drive

Washington, DC507 mi · ~14h 39m drive

Baltimore, MD541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Atlanta, GA222 mi · ~6h 25m drive

Charlotte, NC202 mi · ~5h 50m drive

Raleigh, NC275 mi · ~7h 57m drive

Miami, FL454 mi · ~13h 7m drive

Orlando, FL261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Tampa, FL314 mi · ~9h 4m drive

Nashville, TN426 mi · ~12h 18m drive

New Orleans, LA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive

Richmond, VA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Chicago, IL756 mi · ~21h 50m drive

Detroit, MI702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Minneapolis, MN1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive

St. Louis, MO678 mi · ~19h 35m drive

Kansas City, MO895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Indianapolis, IN591 mi · ~17h 4m drive

Columbus, OH541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Cleveland, OH637 mi · ~18h 24m drive

Milwaukee, WI832 mi · ~24h 2m drive

Dallas, TX921 mi · ~26h 36m drive

Houston, TX870 mi · ~25h 8m drive

Austin, TX999 mi · ~28h 52m drive

San Antonio, TX1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive

Los Angeles, CA2147 mi · ~62h 1m drive

San Francisco, CA2356 mi · ~68h 4m drive

San Diego, CA2098 mi · ~60h 37m drive

Seattle, WA2396 mi · ~69h 13m drive

Portland, OR2389 mi · ~69h 1m drive

Denver, CO1432 mi · ~41h 22m drive

Phoenix, AZ1800 mi · ~52h drive

Salt Lake City, UT1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI4706 mi · ~135h 57m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Jacksonville (JAX)132 miles

Rental car

198 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

264 min$158-264

Charlotte (CLT)201 miles

Rental car

302 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

402 min$241-402

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award