First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uscb.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of South Carolina Beaufort course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH B141 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH B141 & MATH B142 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL B110 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM B111 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | English Elective Credit | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST B111 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC B101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT B110 |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH B141 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH B141 & MATH B142 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL B110 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL B110 & BIOL Elective Credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM B111 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM B111 & CHEM B112 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | English Elective Credit | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL B101 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST B111 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST B111 & HIST B112 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC B101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT B110 | |
| Statistics | 5 | STAT B110 & STAT B201 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI B145 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON B222 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON B221 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST B115 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST B115 & HIST B116 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL B270 & BIOL B270L | |
| European History | 3 | HIST B101 | |
| European History | 4 | HIST B101 & HIST B102 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG B121 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN B101 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN B101 & SPAN B102 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI B101 | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH B101 | |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH B105 | |
| Art History | 5 | ARTH B105 & ARTH B106 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC B115 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSC B115 & MUSC B117 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUSC B115, B116, B117, & B118 | |
| Art Studio, 2-D | 3 | ARTS B103 | |
| Art Studio, 3-D | 3 | ARTS B104 | |
| Art Studio, Drawing | 3 | ARTS B111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 121 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 121 & CHIN 122 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLI B103C | |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | English Elective Credit | |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | Reviewed by Dept. on a case by case basis | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN B101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN B101 & FREN B102 | |
| French Literature | 3 | FREN B101 | |
| French Literature | 4 | FREN B101 & FREN B102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM B101 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM B101 & GERM B102 | |
| Japaense | 4 | JAPA B121 & JAPA B122 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPA B121 | |
| Latin | 3 | LATN B121 | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN B121 & LATN B122 | |
| Mathematics-Calculus AB (Subscore) | 3 | MATH B141 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHYS B201 & PHYS B201L | |
| Physics B | 4 | PHYS B201, B201L, B202, B202L | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS B202 & PHYS B202L | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS B212 & PHYS B212L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS B201 & PHYS B201L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS B211 & PHYS B211L | |
| Research | 3 | UNEL B001T (University Elective) | |
| Seminar | 3 | UNEL B001T (University Elective) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN B101 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN B101 & SPAN B102 | |
| US Govn't and Politics | 3 | POLI B201 |
Source: uscb.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 47 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 37 |
| Social Sciences | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 27 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 17 |
Show the other 10 majors
| Information Technology | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| History | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Computational Science | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
237,393 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hilton Head (HXD)
Nearest hub airport
Charleston AFB/International (CHS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20
Elevation
17 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
41°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,530 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Savannah College of Art and Design17 mi
- Savannah State University20 mi
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- Citadel Military College of South Carolina68 mi
- College of Charleston69 mi
- Voorhees University70 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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