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University of South Carolina Beaufort

#598 in US ranking Bluffton, SC
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University of South Carolina Beaufort award

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 does University of South Carolina Beaufort offer in terms of athletics?

USCB's Sand Sharks compete in intercollegiate athletics. The university has moved into NCAA Division II competition in the Peach Belt Conference; applicants interested in a team should confirm its current conference schedule and recruiting requirements with athletics.

Sports associated with USCB include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Intercollegiate rosters are distinct from club sports, intramurals, and casual recreation: the latter may offer ways to participate without being recruited for a varsity team. A sport appearing in a general campus-activities list should not automatically be treated as an NCAA varsity program. Athletic aid, when available, depends on team and eligibility rules rather than admission to the university alone.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

USCB students have opportunities to join student-led groups organized around governance, interests, identity, service, and recreation. The Student Government Association is a route into campus representation and student decision-making.

Groups identified in university information include Gamma Beta Phi, a Black Student Organization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and an Environmental Awareness Club. Theater and choral participation offer additional ways to get involved. Organization activity and recognition can change, so students seeking a particular group should check the current student-activities directory and meeting schedule rather than assume every listed organization is active each term.

Who studies at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

USCB enrolled about 2,208 students in the reported institutional figures. Its entering population includes both first-year and transfer students: the reported counts are 547 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 234 transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates.

About 76% of students are reported as South Carolina residents, while roughly 21% come from other U.S. states. Students ages 18-21 make up a large share of enrollment, but the age counts also include students in their late twenties and older. The reported population includes students identifying as White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, multiracial, and in other racial categories. Those categories describe enrollment; they do not establish what any individual student's campus experience will be.

About 37% of students are reported to live on campus and 63% to commute. That split is useful for planning participation in evening activities, study groups, and transportation, particularly for someone comparing a residential experience with travel from home.

How does student life look like at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

Student life at USCB combines a residential campus experience with a substantial commuter population. Classes and activities span a multi-location university, so a student's daily routine may depend as much on their major and travel schedule as on residence-hall programming.

Orientation and the start of the academic year give new students an entry point to campus services and activities. USCB reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office. Students considering the university may also want to compare the hours and locations of advising, recreation, and support services with the campus where they will spend most of their time. For commuters in particular, the timing of events can determine whether participation is practical.

What libraries are available to students at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Library supports student coursework and research across USCB's locations. Institutional information reports two campus libraries, as well as reservable study rooms.

Students should expect to use library staff and research tools to locate books, scholarly articles, and materials beyond a basic web search. Before planning a late study session, check the hours for the specific library and the availability of rooms and online resources: the reported facilities do not include a study area open around the clock. Students taking courses at different locations should also confirm where physical materials and in-person research help are available.

University of South Carolina Beaufort Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2208

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

540

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

95 full time, 87 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

University of South Carolina Beaufort Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,162
Graduate: 46

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,858
Part-time: 350

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 359
Men: 181

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 269
Black or African American: 394
White: 1,200
American Indian or Alaska Native: 7
Asian: 24
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 105
Unknown: 10

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of South Carolina Beaufort Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

–Both–

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

WomenBothWomen

Softball

Women––

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

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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