University of South Carolina - Beaufort: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3866 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1084 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1013 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #795 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 2,053
- Graduates
- 71
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78% | 81% |
| Applicants | 2,479 | 719 | 1,760 |
| Admissions | 1,984 | 562 | 1,422 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 469 | 157 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
1,231 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
369 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 | 1301 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 416 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 229 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 51 (2%) |
| Asian | 18 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
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
- $8,452
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
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 | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,722 |
| Room charge | $5,480 |
| Meal charge | $3,242 |
University of South Carolina - Beaufort majors
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has granted 360 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 5 master's in Computational Science. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of South Carolina - Beaufort.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | |
| Psychology, General | 35 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 34 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 25 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | |
| Computational Science | 9 | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 360 | 5 |
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 31% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has published 1,279 scientific papers with 41,320 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Engineering, Oceanography, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 23 | 465 |
| 1992 | 34 | 445 |
| 1993 | 19 | 413 |
| 1994 | 17 | 525 |
| 1995 | 22 | 675 |
| 1996 | 15 | 748 |
| 1997 | 15 | 706 |
| 1998 | 14 | 640 |
| 1999 | 7 | 706 |
| 2000 | 12 | 857 |
| 2001 | 9 | 921 |
| 2002 | 6 | 885 |
| 2003 | 11 | 921 |
| 2004 | 11 | 811 |
| 2005 | 17 | 810 |
| 2006 | 12 | 944 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1049 |
| 2008 | 18 | 996 |
| 2009 | 21 | 1179 |
| 2010 | 22 | 983 |
| 2011 | 29 | 1132 |
| 2012 | 25 | 1198 |
| 2013 | 28 | 1276 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1244 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1327 |
| 2016 | 27 | 1202 |
| 2017 | 47 | 1295 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1342 |
| 2019 | 51 | 1532 |
| 2020 | 46 | 1696 |
| 2021 | 101 | 1824 |
| 2022 | 43 | 2077 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2000 |
Notable alumni
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Robert Barnwell Rhett
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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
- politicianuniversity teacher
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 277 |
| 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 |