C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

University of South Carolina Beaufort

4-Year Public
📍 Bluffton, South Carolina 29909
University of South Carolina Beaufort campus, Bluffton, SC
University of South Carolina Beaufort campus, Bluffton, SC. Photo: Hamish uscb, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
C+
55/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
B
68/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,121
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate
$15,781
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of South Carolina Beaufort ▼

5% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$484,614
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,620
1-Year Change
-2.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of South Carolina Beaufort, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,088
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,214
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,000
Median debt at graduation
34%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 42nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of South Carolina Beaufort

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$64,671$70,311-21%#946 of 966#892$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,816$56,852-17%#910 of 1176#716$25,250
Psychology$25,523$50,776+0%#476 of 1027#186$23,250
Communication and Media Studies$28,017$49,545-12%#454 of 660#315$24,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,659$47,705+1%#350 of 680#185$26,187
Hospitality Administration/Management$34,503$45,953-19%#121 of 137#107$23,641
Biology$32,212$45,680-20%#779 of 841#709$21,750
Social Sciences$32,682$44,888-16%#70 of 87#58$26,000
Computational Science$43,834—————
Public Health$33,628————$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $484,614
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,620/mo — vs ~$609/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29936 (4.5% cap, Ridgeland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,344 $21,390
Room $5,480
Board $4,330
Total Cost (On-Campus) $25,861 $36,907

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
$15,781
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,858
$30,001 - $48,000$12,806
$48,001 - $75,000$15,774
$75,001 - $110,000$18,369
$110,001+$19,971

Student Demographics

2,121
Total Students
68%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)
5%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 12%
Black 19%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 81%
Off-Campus (Renters) 5%
With Family 14%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~102 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 26%
Hybrid (Some Online) 56%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort?
University of South Carolina Beaufort has an acceptance rate of 69%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of South Carolina Beaufort?
Tuition at University of South Carolina Beaufort is $10,344 for in-state students and $21,390 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,781.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort?
The graduation rate at University of South Carolina Beaufort is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of South Carolina Beaufort a good school?
University of South Carolina Beaufort has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of South Carolina Beaufort?
University of South Carolina Beaufort has a total enrollment of 2,121 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of South Carolina Beaufort?
Yes! Approximately 5% of students at University of South Carolina Beaufort live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 102 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology