University of South Carolina - Beaufort: Statistics
Updated:
 
 | Position | Category | 
|---|---|
| #3962 of 14,131 | In the World | 
| #1113 of 2,597 | In North America | 
| #1041 of 2,496 | In the United States | 
| #14 of 37 | In South Carolina | 
| #854 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation | 
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 2,067
- Graduates
- 54
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 63% | 72% | 
| Applicants | 2,745 | 783 | 1,962 | 
| Admissions | 1,899 | 495 | 1,404 | 
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 493 | 161 | 332 | 
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 5 | 5 | 
1,191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
386 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 | 1273 (60%) | 
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 408 (19%) | 
| Hispanic | 247 (12%) | 
| Two or more races | 103 (5%) | 
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (2%) | 
| Asian | 21 (1%) | 
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.8%) | 
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) | 
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $7,735
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
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 | 1,066 | 
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,810 | 
| Room charge | $5,480 | 
| Meal charge | $4,330 | 
University of South Carolina - Beaufort majors
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has granted 375 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 11 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | ||
| Psychology, General | 53 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 32 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 32 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | ||
| Computational Science | 9 | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 375 | 11 | 
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 34% | 40% | 
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Publications & Citations
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has published 1,391 scientific papers with 50,114 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 30 | 481 | 
| 1993 | 23 | 441 | 
| 1994 | 21 | 562 | 
| 1995 | 18 | 714 | 
| 1996 | 15 | 764 | 
| 1997 | 14 | 776 | 
| 1998 | 13 | 697 | 
| 1999 | 5 | 768 | 
| 2000 | 14 | 895 | 
| 2001 | 9 | 934 | 
| 2002 | 8 | 942 | 
| 2003 | 11 | 1004 | 
| 2004 | 12 | 958 | 
| 2005 | 19 | 845 | 
| 2006 | 14 | 1033 | 
| 2007 | 13 | 1204 | 
| 2008 | 16 | 1171 | 
| 2009 | 20 | 1288 | 
| 2010 | 22 | 1203 | 
| 2011 | 38 | 1209 | 
| 2012 | 23 | 1394 | 
| 2013 | 28 | 1473 | 
| 2014 | 22 | 1503 | 
| 2015 | 29 | 1478 | 
| 2016 | 34 | 1386 | 
| 2017 | 52 | 1575 | 
| 2018 | 51 | 1696 | 
| 2019 | 48 | 1832 | 
| 2020 | 52 | 2065 | 
| 2021 | 100 | 2371 | 
| 2022 | 44 | 2587 | 
| 2023 | 42 | 2663 | 
| 2024 | 44 | 2460 | 
Notable alumni
-  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". 
 
-  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. 
 
-  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 | 300 | 
| 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 |