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Summary
University of South Carolina--Beaufort is a public institution. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 213 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of South Carolina--Beaufort's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 66. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,158 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,270 (2011-12).
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Situated in the Carolina Sea Islands in a region rich in history, steeped in natural beauty, teeming with extraordinary opportunities for those who participate in golf, tennis and water sports of all kinds and thriving as one of the world's great resort destinations, the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) offers students an exceptional place to learn and live in an environment focused on growth, preservation and opportunity. It's easy to understand why USCB is the fastest growing four-year institution in the USC system. USCB students pursue baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. The university's two campuses, located at the gateway to Hilton Head Island and on the waterfront in historic Beaufort, serve a diverse student body of over 1,600. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, USCB students benefit from small classes and optimal faculty interaction in a challenging academic environment. USCB provides a remarkable blend of exceptional faculty, supportive staff, outstanding facilities and diverse student body, which creates a nurturing community where students can live and learn. The Hilton Head Gateway Campus, which opened in 2004 and provides on-campus student apartments, is also home to a brand new Campus Center which includes the Sand Bar cafeteria, fitness center, multi-purpose office space, and a new and improved Shark Cove Bookstore. Both campuses offer undergraduate programs of study in the areas of Biology, Computational Science, English, Psychology, History, Hospitality, Human Services, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art, Liberal Arts, Business, Nursing and Education. There are undergraduate research opportunities in state-of-the-art labs. |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | N/A |
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| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to University of South Carolina--Beaufort, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at University of South Carolina--Beaufort is $40. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 73.9% 4 |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina--Beaufort is 18:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 55.5 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 18:1 | |
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Student Life
University of South Carolina--Beaufort is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
University of South Carolina--Beaufort offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring. University of South Carolina--Beaufort also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of South Carolina--Beaufort.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $8,158 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,270 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,223 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
