Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,100 for South Carolina residents and $11,044 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.39% for South Carolina residents and increased by 0.22% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($5,134) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,291.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for TCL is $6,124 for South Carolina residents and $11,068 for out-of-state students which is a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.39% for South Carolina residents and increased by 0.22% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $28,310 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 142.59% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other South Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at South Carolina colleges tuition change page.
TCL Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,076 $11,020$11,670
2023-2024$6,100$11,044$28,310
Change % 2023-20240.39%0.22%142.59%
2024-2025$6,124$11,068$68,677
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Technical College of the Lowcountry - COA
Technical College of the Lowcountry - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Technical College of the Lowcountry - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TCL. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $240 for South Carolina residents and $446 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$239$445
2023-2024$240$446
2024-2025$241$447
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Technical College of the Lowcountry - Tuition per Credit Hour
Technical College of the Lowcountry - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Technical College of the Lowcountry and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Technical College of the Lowcountry and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Technical College of the Lowcountry$6,100$11,044
Trident Technical College$5,059$8,606
Midlands Technical College$5,916$13,812
Horry-Georgetown Technical College$5,476$8,836
Spartanburg Community College$6,198$10,110
Tri-County Technical College$6,008$11,096

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Technical College of the Lowcountry.
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Technical College of the Lowcountry 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,100$1,300$28,310$11,044$1,300 $28,310
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