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The University of South Carolina Beaufort, also known as USCB, is a public university located in Beaufort, United States. USCB was established in 1795 as Beaufort College. It was re-established again in 1959. The campus is spread across an area of more than 200 acres. It is one of the 3 senior campuses in the University of South Carolina system. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
USCB has an active student life. The campus is home to several student organizations and clubs. Their official mascot is the Sand Sharks. The athletics teams are NAIA members (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). The sports teams take part in sports including baseball, cross country, golf, and track.
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Campus Location1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
USA
Main Tel: (843) 521-4100
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
University Of South Carolina-Beaufort HighlightsWhere University Of South Carolina-Beaufort stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and hospitality.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 113 | 11 | | Associate | 23 | 1 |
University Of South Carolina Beaufort StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of South Carolina Beaufort was 1,461 in 2007 (1,128 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,260 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,942 | | Room and board | $ 6,641 | | Books and supplies | $ 975 | | Other | $ 3,536 |
Financial Aid: University Of South Carolina Beaufort participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 14 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of South Carolina Beaufort provides on-campus housing for 277 of its 1,128 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
University Of South Carolina Beaufort Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 76% | | Women | 72% | | All | 73% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-520 | | Math | 420-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (18 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY (8 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (8 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at University Of South Carolina Beaufort with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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