by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College stood at $6,242 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,354. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $170 in-state and $170 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,072 | $8,184 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
| Total | $6,242 | $8,354 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,544 | $7,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,784 | $7,800 |
| One Year Ago | $5,784 | $7,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,072 | $8,184 |
This chart shows the way tuition at OCtech has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,765 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.01%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,430. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.74%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $8,666.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,430 | $8,666 |
| In 2 Years | $6,623 | $8,990 |
| In 3 Years | $6,822 | $9,326 |
| In 4 Years | $7,027 | $9,674 |
| In 5 Years | $7,238 | $10,036 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $36,656, or close to $26,902 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, see the Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Financial Aid page.
