by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Aiken Technical College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Aiken Technical College stood at $6,172 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $7,924. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $532 in-state and $532 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,640 | $7,392 |
| Fees | $532 | $532 |
| Total | $6,172 | $7,924 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Aiken Technical College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Aiken Technical College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Aiken Technical College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Aiken Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Aiken Technical College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,896 | $6,408 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,896 | $6,408 |
| One Year Ago | $4,896 | $6,408 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,640 | $7,392 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Aiken Technical College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 15.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,140 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.35%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,502. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.03%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $8,322.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,502 | $8,322 |
| In 2 Years | $6,850 | $8,740 |
| In 3 Years | $7,216 | $9,179 |
| In 4 Years | $7,602 | $9,640 |
| In 5 Years | $8,008 | $10,125 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $35,881, or close to $28,170 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Aiken Technical College, visit the Aiken Technical College Financial Aid page.
