University of South Carolina Beaufort Acceptance Rate
Bluffton, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,745
- Admitted
- 1,899
- Yield
- 26.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Carolina Beaufort's acceptance rate has risen from 57.2% in 2014–15 to 69.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,684 to 2,745 (+63%) over that period.
Its 69.2% rate makes University of South Carolina Beaufort more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.6% for women vs 63.2% for men, a 8.4-point gap). University of South Carolina Beaufort has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,684 | 964 | 57.2% | 402 |
| 2015–16 | 1,970 | 1,236 | 62.7% | 517 |
| 2016–17 | 2,148 | 1,399 | 65.1% | 487 |
| 2017–18 | 2,211 | 1,425 | 64.5% | 487 |
| 2018–19 | 1,958 | 1,239 | 63.3% | 413 |
| 2019–20 | 2,167 | 1,360 | 62.8% | 449 |
| 2020–21 | 2,096 | 1,403 | 66.9% | 358 |
| 2021–22 | 2,193 | 1,836 | 83.7% | 424 |
| 2022–23 | 2,479 | 1,984 | 80% | 476 |
| 2023–24 | 2,745 | 1,899 | 69.2% | 503 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,962 | 1,404 | 71.6% |
| Men | 783 | 495 | 63.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of South compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of South Carolina Beaufort's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina Beaufort's acceptance rate is 69.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,899 admitted of 2,745 applicants).
Is University of South Carolina Beaufort test optional?
University of South Carolina Beaufort is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of South Carolina Beaufort?
University of South Carolina Beaufort received 2,745 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,899.
Is University of South Carolina Beaufort getting harder to get into?
University of South Carolina Beaufort has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.2% in 2014–15 to 69.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uscb.edu/.