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$10,730
per year
In-State Tuition
80%
Acceptance Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
University of South Carolina Beaufort is an educational institution in Bluffton, SC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of South Carolina Beaufort places on CLEP credit
The 2026–2027 bulletin requires official scores and limits nontraditional credit to 30 semester hours toward baccalaureate degrees. Confirm the chart’s US History, Western Civilization I and German Level 2 course assignments with Admissions. Higher Biology credit and Educational Psychology eligibility also need clarification; ask about credit hours for generic transfer equivalents. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants, with initial catalog and website implementation due Fall 2027. Confirm current thresholds and degree applicability with the institution before testing.
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A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
USC Beaufort considers new students for an out-of-state tuition waiver (currently $11,046 a year, on-campus residents) and $2,000 yearly add-ons for SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows students.
USCB Palmetto Fellows - Plus
Competitive$2,000 per year
Renewable: Up to four years
No separate application; first come, first served while funds last
For first-time freshmen eligible for the South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship when admitted. Funds are limited.
USCB Life - Plus
Competitive$2,000 per year
Renewable: Up to four years
No separate application; first come, first served while funds last
For first-time freshmen eligible for the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship when admitted. Funds are limited.
Residential Scholarship - Out of State Tuition Waiver
Competitive$11,046 per year
No separate application; first come, first served while funds last
Out-of-state tuition waiver, currently $11,046 per year. You must live on campus and meet one of: SAT 1050, ACT 21, or high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Funds are limited.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,397
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,088
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions University of South Carolina Beaufort places on CLEP credit
The 2026–2027 bulletin requires official scores and limits nontraditional credit to 30 semester hours toward baccalaureate degrees. Confirm the chart’s US History, Western Civilization I and German Level 2 course assignments with Admissions. Higher Biology credit and Educational Psychology eligibility also need clarification; ask about credit hours for generic transfer equivalents. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants, with initial catalog and website implementation due Fall 2027. Confirm current thresholds and degree applicability with the institution before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Bluffton, South Carolina
Beaufort County
Control
Public
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