How much is the TCTC tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, TCTC's tuition & fees is $6,008 for South Carolina residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $20,713 for South Carolina residents and $25,801 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
TCTC Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| South Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $6,008 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,096 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,300 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $9,450 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $3,955 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| South Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $6,181 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,949 |
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Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to 2-4 years schools nationwide, TCTC' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, 2-4 years colleges in South Carolina, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $17,572.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tri-County Technical College | $6,008 | $11,096 |
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| U.S. 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| South Carolina 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,679 |
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| Public Schools | $8,659 | $17,572 |
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| Private Schools | $19,150 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between TCTC and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, 2-4 years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | $6,008 | $11,096 |
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| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | $6,100 | $11,044 |
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| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | $4,900 | $6,772 |
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| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | $6,235 | $10,657 |
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| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | $5,675 | $6,923 |
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| Miller-Motte College-Charleston | Charleston, SC | $10,940 | $5,000 |
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| Miller-Motte College-Conway | Conway, SC | $10,880 | $25,240 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Tri-County Technical College has increased by 30.07% over the past 10 years from $8,328 to $11,096.
The living costs increased by 4.28% last year and -4.86% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Tri-County Technical College, 5,025 students (89%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $7,116.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at TCTC is $18,685 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 1,793 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $9,256 and the average amount of student loans is $7,324.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Student Population
Tri-County Technical College has a total of 5,629 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 2,597 male students and 3,020 female students attending TCTC. The school offers online degree programs and 727 students enrolled online exclusively (12.92% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Undergraduate | 5,617 |
2,597 | 3,020 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 7900 U.S. Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC |
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| Phone | 864-646-8282 |
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| WEB | https://www.tctc.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate |
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| Program Offered | 59 Programs |
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| Online Program Offered | 12 Online Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Student Population | 5,629 |
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| Graduation Rate | 34% |
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| Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
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| Retention Rate | 55% (Full-time), 43% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 19 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 143 (Full-time), 213 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 358 (Full-time), 310 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $49,382 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $54,974 |
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