Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Florence-Darlington Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Florence-Darlington Technical College amounted to $4,900 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $6,772. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $196 in-state and $196 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,704 | $6,576 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Total | $4,900 | $6,772 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Florence-Darlington Technical College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Florence-Darlington Technical College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Florence-Darlington Technical College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Florence-Darlington Technical College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,704 | $6,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,704 | $6,576 |
| One Year Ago | $4,704 | $6,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,704 | $6,576 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College has trended over the reported years.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.21%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,910. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.15%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,782.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,910 | $6,782 |
| In 2 Years | $4,920 | $6,792 |
| In 3 Years | $4,930 | $6,802 |
| In 4 Years | $4,940 | $6,812 |
| In 5 Years | $4,950 | $6,822 |
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 $27,188, or close to $19,700 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Florence-Darlington Technical College, visit the Florence-Darlington Technical College Financial Aid page.