University of South Carolina-Beaufort
University of South Carolina-Beaufort is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in Bluffton town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,077 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 487 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 302 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 62%). Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of South Carolina Beaufort's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,086, and fees were $561. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,862 and $561 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students2,077 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate62% |
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Medical University of South Carolina
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College of Coastal Georgia
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University of South Carolina-Aiken
99 miles away |
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Augusta University
100 miles away |
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Georgia Health Sciences University
100 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/2004 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1090 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $420/credit | |
| In State Students | $420/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $869/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,900 | $18,900 | $39,105 |
| ADN | 70 | $29,400 | $29,400 | $60,830 |
| BSN | 125 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $108,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of University of South Carolina-Beaufort's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,507 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $973 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $4,102 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,015 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,846 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $9,741 |
$16,266
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,459 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,151 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,284 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,256 |
| Over $110,000$20,561 |
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Student Population
2,077
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,411
Women
666
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
59% |
|
Black/African American |
22% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
