USCB Tuition and Fees:
Get a first-class education at a great price.
| In-State Tuition (per semester) |
Out-of-State Tuition (per semester) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,172.00 | $10,695.00 |
| Fees** | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Housing (Single Room in Palmetto Village) | $3,965.00 | $3,965.00 |
| Meal Plan (Plan 3 - Unlimited + $200 Declining Balance Meal Exchange) | $2,350.00 | $2,350.00 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL PER SEMESTER |
$11,855.00 | $17,378.00 |
Nearby Savannah, GA residents (Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties) receive in-state tuition rates offered at USCB.
*Tuition and fee rates are approved by the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees,
and are estimated for full-time enrollment (12-16 credit hours). Tuition and fees
are subject to change without notice. Estimate does not include the cost for books
and supplies, and other miscellaneous fees that are course-specific, such as science
lab fees, art course fees, and nursing fees.
**Fees included in the calculation above cover services that you automatically receive
as a new student at USCB: Technology fee, Campus security fee, Matriculation fee,
New student fee. In addition, you will be subject to fees associated with the courses
you select and additional services you use— laboratory fees, etc. All full-time students
are required to purchase one of the meal plans at USCB. For details of these fees,
please access 2025-2026 fees listing.
Invest in your future
Our financial aid staff will help overcome any financial barriers you might be facing.
Funding options include:
- Federal grants and loans
- Federal work study program
- State aid and scholarships
- Athletic awards
- Community scholarships
- Institutional and donor scholarships
- Military and veteran benefits
USCB financial aid and scholarship deadlines
- October 1: Future and current students can apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Much of USCB's financial aid is offered based on when the FAFSA is received and completed. The school code for USCB: 003450
- March 1: USCB strongly encourage students to apply for FAFSA early and have their financial aid file completed by this date. Students who have submitted their FAFSA applications by this date will receive priority consideration for federal and state aid programs with limited funds.
- April 1: USCB begins packaging financial aid offers for upcoming fall term.
How to Make a Payment to USCB: Contact the Office of the Bursar
The Bursar’s Office is responsible for all aspects of student financial service including:
- Accepting accounts receivable payments.
- Distributing scholarships, financial aid, and student loan checks.
- Collecting delinquent student accounts.
- Handling department and student organization deposits.
The Bursar's office is located on the Bluffton campus:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hargray Building, Room 136
Phone: (843) 208-8008
Fax: (843) 208-8008
Email: bursar@uscb.edu
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
Office Locations
Beaufort campus:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
1100 Boundary St, Suite 121
843-521-3104
fax: 843-521-3194
uscbfina@uscb.edu
Bluffton campus:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hargray Building, Room 124
843-208-8000
fax: 843-208-8290
uscbfina@uscb.edu
Mailing Address
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Office of Financial Aid
801 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902