TCTC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,224
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,007
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at TCTC:
- Total Enrollment: 5,890, including 918 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.1% men, 53.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 57 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 17 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
TCTC Overview
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Pendleton, SC. It is classified as urban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The TCTC's tuition & fees is $6,224 for South Carolina residents and $12,007 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,560.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,890 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Tri-County Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Tri-County Technical College is $6,224 for in-state students and $12,007 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,448 for South Carolina residents and $12,993 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 | $6,224 | $12,007 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,448 | $12,993 |
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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
Tri-County Technical College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at TCTC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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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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