USCB 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,730

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,776

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of South Carolina Beaufort was $15,896. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at USCB

USCB net price calculator

$15,896

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of USCB for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,896	$852 (5%)	$11,856	$13,815	$17,086	$18,548	$18,998
2021	$16,748	$59	$14,107	$15,095	$17,977	$18,937	$20,320
2020	$16,807	$122	$13,365	$14,564	$18,358	$19,700	$20,159
2019	$16,685	$419 (3%)	$13,770	$14,597	$18,230	$18,947	$19,735
2018	$16,266	$1,674 (11%)	$13,459	$15,151	$18,284	$19,256	$20,561
2017	$14,592	$558 (4%)	$11,464	$14,111	$16,982	$17,693	$17,999
2016	$14,034	$469 (3%)	$11,224	$13,100	$15,982	$17,183	$17,543
2015	$14,503	$1,182 (9%)	$14,612	$15,227	$16,885	$17,855	$18,589
2014	$13,321	--	$11,086	$12,603	$15,718	$16,309	$16,322

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of South Carolina Beaufort's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,799	No change	$10,730	$13,803	$1,266
2021	$25,799	$127	$10,730	$13,803	$1,266
2020	$25,672	$154	$10,730	$13,682	$1,260
2019	$25,518	$498 (2%)	$10,730	$13,541	$1,247
2018	$25,020	$791 (3%)	$10,647	$13,160	$1,213
2017	$24,229	$385 (2%)	$10,166	$12,876	$1,187
2016	$23,844	$517 (2%)	$9,848	$12,815	$1,181
2015	$23,327	$531 (2%)	$9,404	$12,746	$1,177
2014	$22,796	$1,668 (8%)	$8,972	$12,647	$1,177
2013	$21,128	--	$8,558	$11,397	$1,173

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does USCB provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,061 dormitories available to its students at $5,480 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at USCB is $609 per month.
Does USCB provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at USCB for one academic year is $2,960, which works out to $329 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: USCB estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,266.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, USCB estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,055

If living off-campus, with family: $4,187

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,739
How much is USCB application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: USCB offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of South Carolina Beaufort cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$431	$572
For out-of-state students	$891	$1,240

Housing and Meal

University of South Carolina Beaufort offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of South Carolina Beaufort for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,960	$5,480	N/A	15	1,061
2021	$2,960	$5,480	N/A	15	1,061
2020	$2,870	$5,480	N/A	17	1,061
2019	$2,800	$5,360	N/A	21	1,013
2018	$2,650	$5,200	N/A	17	973
2017	$2,600	$5,200	N/A	17	842
2016	$2,300	$5,100	N/A	14	927

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of South Carolina Beaufort during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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