University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is a public liberal arts college in South Carolina's Lowcountry with campuses in Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island. Students rave about small classes, waterfront views, personalized faculty attention, affordable tuition, NCAA DII Sand Sharks athletics, and coastal lifestyle access.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

2,200

Acceptance Rate

80%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

980-1180

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Psychology, Hospitality, Biology, Education

"USCB's chill beach-town vibe is unbeatable—supportive profs know your name, Bluffton campus buzzes with tailgates and clubs. Love waterfront hangs, shrimp boils, kayaking nearby, plus quick Savannah/Hilton Head trips for beaches and nightlife!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,344 (in-state), $21,390 (out-of-state)

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.5

Avg Women's Scores

77.8

Men's Team Notes

USC Beaufort men’s golf averaged about 289–290 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 72–73 per player, in multi‑round events. The Sand Sharks posted several low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, earned top‑six finishes, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

USC Beaufort women’s golf averaged about 77–78 per player per round, with team totals around 311 per 18 holes over four counting scores. The team turned in several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in NAIA‑level events, and improved low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Cory Cottrell

Women's Coach

Cory Cottrell

Men's Email

cottrecp@email.uscb.edu

Women's Email

cottrecp@email.uscb.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Cory Cottrell leads USCB men's golf, capturing the program's first Peach Belt Conference Championship in 2025 (13-under, 8-stroke win) during their DII transition. A USCB alum ('16), he also provides mental performance consulting, with Erik Rengardt winning individual medalist honors. From Hilton Head, his squad eyes NCAA South/Southeast Region success.

Women's Coach Bio

Since 2020, USCB alum Cory Cottrell ('16) has directed the women's golf program through Peach Belt competition and DII transition, supported by assistant Sam Fritzinger (Wingate '21). His dual leadership and mental performance expertise drive Sand Sharks toward conference contention and Southeast Region NCAA qualification from Beaufort base.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"USCB's chill beach-town vibe is unbeatable—supportive profs know your name, Bluffton campus buzzes with tailgates and clubs. Love waterfront hangs, shrimp boils, kayaking nearby, plus quick Savannah/Hilton Head trips for beaches and nightlife!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

USC Beaufort men’s golf averaged about 289–290 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 72–73 per player, in multi‑round events. The Sand Sharks posted several low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, earned top‑six finishes, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

USC Beaufort women’s golf averaged about 77–78 per player per round, with team totals around 311 per 18 holes over four counting scores. The team turned in several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in NAIA‑level events, and improved low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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