College Tuition Compare

Request Program Info
  1. Home
  2. State Data
  3. South Carolina

South Carolina Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 111 colleges in South Carolina - 34 public and 77 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in South Carolina State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
South Carolina Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of South Carolina universities and colleges in 2020 is $24,327 for South Carolina residents and $31,819 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for South Carolina Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $7,970$15,462 $12,750$24,568
Books & Supplies$3,388$3,388
Room & Board$12,969$12,969
COA$24,327$31,819$29,107$40,925
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

Best South Carolina Colleges

Most Considered and Compared South Carolina Schools

2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In South Carolina State, 109 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges is $7,970 for South Carolina residents and $15,462 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The South Carolina tuition & fees have risen 2.26% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $11,573$24,556 $4,867$9,442 $19,675$13,422
2017 $11,951$25,345 $5,251$9,991 $20,984$13,983
2018 $12,346$26,137 $5,395$10,256 $21,748$13,550
2019 $12,656$26,876 $5,700$10,651 $22,612$14,937
2020 $12,352$27,483 $5,341$8,249 $23,535$14,293
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive South Carolina Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Furman$50,844
Wofford College$45,710
Charleston School of Law$41,099
Presbyterian College$39,460
Clemson University$38,550

Inexpensive South Carolina Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

W L Bonner College$5,446
Clinton College$10,020
University of Phoenix-South Carolina$11,973
Brown Mackie College-Greenville$12,492
Voorhees College$12,630
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In South Carolina State, 32 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of South Carolina colleges in 2020 is $12,750 for South Carolina residents and $24,568 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 96.93% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $11,761$23,692$11,983
2017 $12,154$24,458$11,526
2018 $12,987$25,139$14,484
2019 $13,087$25,346$13,651
2020 $12,750$24,568$14,956
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in South Carolina

Presbyterian College$54,294
Charleston School of Law$41,548
University of South Carolina-Columbia$30,160
University of South Carolina-Beaufort$30,128
University of South Carolina-Aiken$30,122

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in South Carolina

Furman$6,225
Charleston Southern University$7,500
Columbia College$8,574
Bob Jones University$8,762
Allen University$8,900
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of South Carolina colleges in 2020 is $3,388. The books & supplies costs rose 217.16% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for South Carolina Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,443
2017$1,571
2018$1,561
2019$1,560
2020$3,388
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of South Carolina colleges in 2020 is $12,969 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $13,645 living off campus. 36 schools have on-campus living facilities in South Carolina State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 102.42% and off-campus costs rose 106.24% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for South Carolina Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$11,751$12,139
2017$12,172$12,384
2018$12,511$12,949
2019$12,663$12,843
2020$12,969$13,645
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For

Related Articles and Ads