University Of South Carolina-Beaufort
Location and Contact Information
1 University BoulevardBluffton, SC 29909
USA
Main Tel: (843) 208-8000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in hospitality, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,180 |
| Room | $ 4,400 |
| Board | $ 1,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,132 |
| Other | $ 3,914 |
Financial Aid
University Of South Carolina Beaufort participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 63% | $5,319 |
| Institutional Grant | 27% | $2,896 |
| Federal Grant | 17% | $4,231 |
| Pell Grant | 17% | $3,346 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $988 |
| State or Local Grant | 46% | $4,059 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 44% | $5,813 |
| Federal Loan | 44% | $5,309 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $6,893 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of South Carolina-Beaufort:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 14,268 |
| 2 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | 9,497 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 1,831 |
| 4 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 7,005 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 6 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA | 19,485 |
| 7 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 21,190 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 22,995 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 28,600 |
| 10 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA | 7,234 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 116 | 12 |
| Associate | 5 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,502 in 2009-2010 (1,259 full-time equivalent).
About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 58% All 61%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-530 Math 440-550
Room and Board
University Of South Carolina Beaufort provides on-campus housing for 373 of its 1,259 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Florida Sun Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology