University of South Carolina - Beaufort: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4071 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1135 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1061 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #887 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,162
- Graduates
- 46
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- uscb.edu
University of South Carolina - Beaufort Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 70% | 73% |
| Applicants | 2,895 | 840 | 2,055 |
| Admissions | 2,099 | 590 | 1,509 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 540 | 181 | 359 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
1,390 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
397 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1317 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 405 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 284 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (2%) |
| Asian | 28 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,692
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,344 | $13,734 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,344 | $13,734 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,390 | $29,760 |
| Fee in-district | $386 | $386 |
| Fee in-state | $386 | $386 |
| Fee out-of-state | $386 | $386 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,530 |
| Room charge | $5,740 |
| Meal charge | $4,790 |
University of South Carolina - Beaufort majors
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 8 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of South Carolina - Beaufort.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 65 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 47 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 37 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 23 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 17 | |
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Computational Science | 5 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 377 | 8 |
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 27% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has published 1,420 scientific papers with 51,760 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, and Oceanography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 441 |
| 1994 | 21 | 562 |
| 1995 | 18 | 718 |
| 1996 | 15 | 786 |
| 1997 | 13 | 777 |
| 1998 | 13 | 696 |
| 1999 | 5 | 768 |
| 2000 | 14 | 894 |
| 2001 | 9 | 933 |
| 2002 | 8 | 939 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1009 |
| 2004 | 12 | 958 |
| 2005 | 19 | 844 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1028 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1203 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1171 |
| 2009 | 19 | 1286 |
| 2010 | 23 | 1204 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1206 |
| 2012 | 24 | 1394 |
| 2013 | 29 | 1473 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1503 |
| 2015 | 29 | 1476 |
| 2016 | 34 | 1386 |
| 2017 | 52 | 1575 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1694 |
| 2019 | 49 | 1831 |
| 2020 | 53 | 2057 |
| 2021 | 102 | 2375 |
| 2022 | 44 | 2597 |
| 2023 | 43 | 2665 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2478 |
| 2025 | 30 | 2086 |
Notable alumni
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Robert Barnwell Rhett
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Barnwell Rhett was an American politician who served as a deputy from South Carolina to the Provisional Confederate States Congress from 1861 to 1862, a member of the US House of Representatives from South Carolina from 1837 to 1849, and US Senator from South Carolina from 1850 to 1852. As a staunch supporter of slavery and an early advocate of secession, he was a "Fire-Eater", nicknamed the "father of secession".
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Robert Woodward Barnwell
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Woodward Barnwell was an American slave owner, planter, lawyer, and educator from South Carolina who served as a Senator in both the United States Senate and that of the Confederate States of America. Barnwell was a public defender of slavery and secession; he personally owned at least 128 enslaved persons.
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William Elliott
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
William Elliott was an American attorney and politician, serving as U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
General info
| Alternative names | University of South Carolina Beaufort USCB USC Beaufort |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1795 |
| Colors | navy blue, sand, garnet |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 298 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Boulevard Bluffton, South Carolina, 29909 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 8432088000 |