How much has TCTC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where TCTC's current cost is $39,893. In 2024, the COA is increased by 56.22% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,124 (2012) to $11,096 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 39.05% over the past 10 years.
TCTC's tuition increase rate is higher than the South Carolina's average increase rate of 18.52%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Tri-County Technical College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $39,893. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 39.05% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,096. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Tri-County Technical College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$4,752$8,124-
2013-14$4,872$8,328 2.51%
2014-15$5,016$8,568 2.88%
2015-16$5,167$8,815 2.88%
2016-17$5,322$9,042 2.58%
2017-18$5,468$9,356 3.47%
2018-19$4,326$5,670 -39.40%
2019-20$4,448$5,792 2.15%
2020-21$4,448$5,792 0.00%
2021-22$5,840$10,304 77.90%
2022-23$5,935$10,832 5.12%
2023-24$6,008$11,096 2.44%
Tri-County Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,600, and it has increased 87.05% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,390-
2013-14$1,500 7.91%
2014-15$1,000 -33.33%
2015-16$1,500 50.00%
2016-17$1,500 0.00%
2017-18$1,500 0.00%
2018-19$9,750 550.00%
2019-20$10,040 2.97%
2020-21$10,208 1.67%
2021-22$10,304 0.94%
2022-23$1,300 -87.38%
2023-24$2,600 100.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 146.51% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Tri-County Technical College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$6,652-
2013-14$6,998 3.40%
2014-15$3,324 0.24%
2015-16$3,324 0.00%
2016-17$3,080 -2.58%
2017-18$3,100 -2.25%
2018-19- -100.01%
2019-20--
2020-21--
2021-22$3,854-
2022-23$3,954 4.28%
2023-24$3,652 95.43%
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