Technical College of the Lowcountry Cost Of Attendance Trends
The total costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs has increased 59.69% from year 2010 ($14,010) where current year costs are $22,373 at Technical College of the Lowcountry. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $7,710 (2010) to $9,580 (2018).
TCL Cost of Attendance Changes
Next table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Technical College of the Lowcountry over the past 8 years. The COA has increased 59.69% for that period where last year costs was $22,373. The total cost includes the tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs varies by
student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Changes by Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2010-11 | N/A | N/A | $9,806 | $14,010 | - |
| 2011-12 | N/A | N/A | $13,004 | $17,252 | 23.14% |
| 2012-13 | N/A | N/A | $13,372 | $17,812 | 3.25% |
| 2013-14 | N/A | N/A | $14,140 | $18,148 | 1.89% |
| 2014-15 | N/A | N/A | $14,260 | $18,412 | 1.45% |
| 2015-16 | N/A | N/A | $14,681 | $18,977 | 3.07% |
| 2016-17 | N/A | N/A | $17,693 | $22,085 | 16.38% |
| 2017-18 | N/A | N/A | $17,813 | $22,373 | 1.30% |
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees has increased 24.13% for last 8 years where the 2020 tuition & fees are $9,384. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $7,710 (2010) to $9,580 (2018). Next table and chart show the changes of tuition & fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry over last 8 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Changes By Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2010-11 | $3,506 | $7,710 | - |
| 2011-12 | $3,604 | $7,852 | 0.95% |
| 2012-13 | $3,772 | $8,212 | 4.72% |
| 2013-14 | $4,540 | $8,548 | 4.50% |
| 2014-15 | $4,660 | $8,812 | 3.16% |
| 2015-16 | $4,780 | $9,076 | 3.06% |
| 2016-17 | $4,876 | $9,268 | 2.16% |
| 2017-18 | $5,020 | $9,580 | 3.44% |
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased 3.33% from year 2010 to 2018 where current year costs are $1,240.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $1,200 | - |
| 2011-12 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2012-13 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2013-14 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2014-15 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2015-16 | $1,240 | 3.33% |
| 2016-17 | $1,240 | 0.00% |
| 2017-18 | $1,240 | 0.00% |
Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 36.67% when living off campus from year 2010 to 2018. Next table shows the changes of living costs at Technical College of the Lowcountry.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $1,600 | - |
| 2011-12 | $1,200 | 60.78% |
| 2012-13 | $1,200 | 2.44% |
| 2013-14 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2014-15 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2015-16 | $1,236 | 3.11% |
| 2016-17 | $4,977 | 33.67% |
| 2017-18 | $4,953 | -0.21% |
