Founded in 1795, University of South Carolina-Beaufort is a non-profit public state liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Bluffton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of South Carolina-Beaufort (USCB) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. University of South Carolina-Beaufort (USCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 227 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.