University of South Carolina Beaufort — acceptance rate 69%, tuition $10,344 in-state, $21,390 out-of-stateUniversity 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.
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.
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
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~102 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person26%
Hybrid (Some Online)56%
Fully Online18%
📊 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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