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University of South Carolina Beaufort

#598 in US ranking Bluffton, SC
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,333
Tuition & fees
$10,730
Avg. aid
$8,793
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$43,575
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Winter Wonderland are among the recurring events associated with USCB student life. They serve different purposes: welcoming students at the start of a term, bringing people together around the university community, and providing seasonal programming.

The activities attached to any event can change from year to year. Students who want to participate should consult the current campus calendar for dates, locations, and whether an event is intended for all students or a particular campus. With a sizable commuter population, scheduling and location can matter as much as the event's name.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

USCB offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, but its availability should not be interpreted as a guarantee of placement. The reported share of students living on campus is 37%.

Housing is a separate decision from admission. Students should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, room types, contract dates, and cancellation terms before committing. Residence units are reported to have high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances. Students planning to live off campus should compare lease terms and commuting costs with the location of their classes.

Campus dining and meal-plan choices should be checked against the student's housing assignment and weekly schedule. For budgeting purposes, the reported typical 2024-25 room-and-board charge was $12,630, but an individual's cost can differ by housing and dining selection. A commuter should not assume that a residential meal plan is required.

University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

35

University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
37%
Campus size
200 acres

University of South Carolina Beaufort Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of South Carolina Beaufort Library Services and Resources

Main library name

University of South Carolina Beaufort Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of South Carolina Beaufort Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of South Carolina Beaufort Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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