University School of the Lowcountry
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Mount Pleasant, SC
690 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Mount Pleasant
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in South Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2013–14
In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, University School of the Lowcountry is an independent private school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 84 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in South Carolina. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in South Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of independent schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 25 independent schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask University School of the Lowcountry whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about University School of the Lowcountry
What grades does University School of the Lowcountry serve?
University School of the Lowcountry serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend University School of the Lowcountry?
About 84 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at University School of the Lowcountry?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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