The University of South Carolina Beaufort, a small (1,000 to 3,000 students/fall headcount enrollment) senior campus of the state's largest public university, brings the University of South Carolina's statewide mission of teaching, research, scholarship, and public service to the rapidly growing Lowcountry of South Carolina. USCB offers baccalaureate degrees that respond to regional needs, draw upon regional strengths, and prepare graduates to participate successfully in communities here and around the globe. The campus also supports the USC Extended Graduate Campus, which provides local access to graduate courses and programs.
USCB offers programs in mathematics and the natural sciences, humanities, and professional and social sciences. Its curriculum is designed to promote acquisition of knowledge and, through it, the intellectual dispositions and skills that encourage depth of understanding, tolerance of others and individual accountability. Attracting a racially and culturally diverse student body of varying ages and experiences, the University of South Carolina Beaufort draws its students primarily from the South Carolina Lowcountry, with representation from other parts of the state, other states, and foreign countries. The University encourages students to think analytically and abstractly, to explore options, to see similarities, to be open to differences, to communicate effectively, and to respect each individual.
The major intellectual and cultural center for the region, the University enriches the quality of life for area residents of all ages through presentations of the performing and fine arts, community service, symposia, research initiatives, and partnerships with area schools, businesses and organizations.
Approved by:
USC Beaufort Faculty Organization
December 7, 2001
USC Board of Trustees
February 8, 2002
Revision approved by:
USC Beaufort Faculty Organization
February 20, 2004
USC President Andrew A. Sorensen
March 1, 2004
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Recommended), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
425
530
SAT Math
410
530
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
16
21
ACT English
15
22
ACT Math
16
19
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$4,954
$5,794
$6,260
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$11,870
$12,826
$13,942
Books and supplies
$932
$962
$975
Room and board (on campus)
$6,579
$6,579
$6,641
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (843) 521-3104
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 79%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,208
State/Local Grants: $3,969
Institutional Grants: $3,719
Student Loans: $3,904
