University of South Carolina Beaufort, SC
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of South Carolina Beaufort Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity12
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity57
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of South Carolina Beaufort
83%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism6%
Education4%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences14%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of South Carolina Beaufort
63%
Admission Rate
498
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)445–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of South Carolina Beaufort
$11K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of South Carolina Beaufort
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of South Carolina Beaufort
63%
Retention Rate
52%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
30%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 17% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 25% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 32% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of South Carolina Beaufort
92%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of South Carolina Beaufort
2,040
Undergraduates
60%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of South Carolina Beaufort, SC
Savannah College of Art and Design
17 miles, SW
Technical College of the Lowcountry
18 miles, NE
Savannah State University
20 miles, S
Savannah Technical College
21 miles, SW