South Carolina State 2021 Average Tuition Costs
The average tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges is $8,021 for South Carolina residents and $15,513 for students from other States. Furman University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees as of $52,092 and W L Bonner College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) as of $5,147. For graduate programs, Presbyterian College has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees as of $40,260 and Furman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) as of $52,092 in South Carolina. Find out more costs data of total costs of attendance, Undergraduate tuition & fees, Graduate school tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs for South Carolina schools.
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There are 113 colleges in South Carolina - 34 public and 79 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2021 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.
2021 Costs of Attendance (COA)
The average COA of South Carolina universities and colleges in 2021 is $24,795 for South Carolina residents and $32,287 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,021 | $15,513 | $12,723 | $25,934 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,416 | $3,416 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,358 | $13,358 | ||
| COA | $24,795 | $32,287 | $29,497 | $42,709 |
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2021 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In South Carolina State, 111 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges is $8,021 for South Carolina residents and $15,513 for students from other States for the the academic year 2020-2021. The South Carolina tuition & fees have risen 0.77% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2021 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
| Public Schools | Private Schools | |||||
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | |||
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |||
| 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 | $12,719 | $27,280 | $5,843 | $10,856 | $23,304 | $14,257 |
| 2021 | $12,359 | $27,491 | $5,417 | $8,326 | $24,752 | $14,100 |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
In South Carolina State, 32 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of South Carolina colleges in 2021 is $12,723 for South Carolina residents and $25,934 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 100.35% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
| Public Schools | Private Schools | ||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2017 | $12,154 | $24,458 | $11,526 |
| 2018 | $12,987 | $25,139 | $14,484 |
| 2019 | $13,087 | $25,346 | $13,651 |
| 2020 | $13,103 | $25,843 | $16,768 |
| 2021 | $12,723 | $25,934 | $14,235 |
2021 Books & Supplies Costs
The average books & supplies costs of South Carolina colleges in 2021 is $3,416. The books & supplies costs rose 223.24% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
| Books & Supplies | |
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| 2017 | $1,571 |
| 2018 | $1,561 |
| 2019 | $1,560 |
| 2020 | $1,530 |
| 2021 | $3,416 |
2021 Average Living Costs
The average living costs of South Carolina colleges in 2021 is $13,358 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $13,874 living off campus. 36 schools have on-campus living facilities in South Carolina State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 103.00% and off-campus costs rose 102.91% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
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| 2017 | $12,172 | $12,384 |
| 2018 | $12,511 | $12,949 |
| 2019 | $12,663 | $12,843 |
| 2020 | $12,969 | $13,482 |
| 2021 | $13,358 | $13,874 |