TCL Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,756
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,916
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at TCL:
- Total Enrollment: 2,461, including 1,096 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 34% men, 66% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 18%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
TCL Overview
Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Beaufort, SC. It is classified as urban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The TCL's tuition & fees is $6,756 for South Carolina residents and $11,916 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,561.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,461 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,756 for in-state students and $11,916 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,483 for South Carolina residents and $12,857 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,756 | $11,916 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,483 | $12,857 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at TCL
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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