How much has OCtech's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

24.72%

In-State

23.20%

Out-of-State

OCtech's tuition & fees has increased from $6,781 (2015) to $8,354 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.20% over the past 10 years.

OCtech's tuition increase rate is higher than the South Carolina's average increase rate of 11.74%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 23.84% from 2015 ($16,759).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, OCtech's COA is $20,754, which is increased by 1.89% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to OCtech's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$14,983$16,759-
2016-17 --$17,522$19,29815.15%
2017-18 --$17,642$19,4180.62%
2018-19 --$17,850$19,6261.07%
2019-20 --$17,994$19,7700.73%
2020-21 --$18,114$19,8900.61%
2021-22 --$24,204$25,98030.62%
2022-23 --$18,354$20,370-21.59%
2023-24 --$18,354$20,370
2024-25 --$18,642$20,7541.89%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.20% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,184. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,005$6,781-
2016-17$5,114$6,8901.61%
2017-18$5,234$7,0101.74%
2018-19$5,450$7,2263.08%
2019-20$5,594$7,3701.99%
2020-21$5,714$7,4901.63%
2021-22$5,714$7,490
2022-23$5,954$7,9706.41%
2023-24$5,954$7,970
2024-25$6,242$8,3544.82%
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,400, and it has increased 55.56% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$900-
2016-17$1,40055.56%
2017-18$1,400
2018-19$1,400
2019-20$1,400
2020-21$1,400
2021-22$7,490435.00%
2022-23$1,400-81.31%
2023-24$1,400
2024-25$1,400

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 10.89% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,078-
2016-17$11,00821.26%
2017-18$11,008
2018-19$11,000-0.07%
2019-20$11,000
2020-21$11,000
2021-22$11,000
2022-23$11,000
2023-24$11,000
2024-25$11,000

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College$8,354
($6,242)		$7,970
($5,954)		4.82%
Trident Technical College$8,620
($5,050)		$8,606
($5,059)		0.16%
Midlands Technical College$14,700
($6,300)		$13,812
($5,916)		6.43%
Horry-Georgetown Technical College$10,978
($6,778)		$8,836
($5,476)		24.24%
Spartanburg Community College$10,135
($6,223)		$10,110
($6,198)		0.25%
Tri-County Technical College$12,007
($6,224)		$11,096
($6,008)		8.21%

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