by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Technical College of the Lowcountry, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The full cost of attending Technical College of the Lowcountry spanned $15,086.00 and up to $20,246.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: close to $15,086.00 in-state versus $20,246.00 out-of-state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $6,756.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,330.00 |
| Total cost | $15,086.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,086.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,108.00 |
| Net price | $5,978.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,086.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,301.00 |
| Net price | $5,785.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,916.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,330.00 |
| Total cost | $20,246.00 |
| That is 5% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,246.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,108.00 |
| Net price | $11,138.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,246.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,301.00 |
| Net price | $10,945.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 2.7% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $5,941.00 | $6,140.00 | $15,494.00 |
| Senior year | $6,437.00 | $6,651.00 | $16,785.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,747.00 | $25,573.00 | $64,536.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,428.00 | $9,742.00 | $24,586.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $285.00 | $294.00 | $743.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,175.00 | $35,315.00 | $89,122.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $5,941.00 | $6,140.00 | $15,494.00 |
| Senior year | $6,102.00 | $6,306.00 | $15,913.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,044.00 | $12,445.00 | $31,407.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,588.00 | $4,741.00 | $11,965.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $139.00 | $143.00 | $361.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,632.00 | $17,187.00 | $43,372.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $11,241.00 | $11,439.00 | $20,794.00 |
| Senior year | $12,178.00 | $12,393.00 | $22,527.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,821.00 | $47,647.00 | $86,610.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,837.00 | $18,152.00 | $32,995.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $539.00 | $548.00 | $997.00 |
| Total amount paid | $64,658.00 | $65,799.00 | $119,605.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $11,241.00 | $11,439.00 | $20,794.00 |
| Senior year | $11,545.00 | $11,749.00 | $21,356.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,786.00 | $23,188.00 | $42,149.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,681.00 | $8,834.00 | $16,057.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $262.00 | $267.00 | $485.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,467.00 | $32,022.00 | $58,207.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,724.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,903.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,787.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,585.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,267.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Technical College of the Lowcountry Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Technical College of the Lowcountry amounts to $6,431.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,553.00 |
| 25th | $2,752.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,431.00 |
| 75th | $11,500.00 |
| 90th | $20,146.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,500.00 |
| Middle income | $6,431.00 |
| High income | $5,348.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $2,152.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,817.00 |
First-generation graduates from Technical College of the Lowcountry hold $683.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Technical College of the Lowcountry is $2,000.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Technical College of the Lowcountry is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.1% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Technical College of the Lowcountry total $32,184,695.00 over 3,109 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 114 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,759.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 21 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,376.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Technical College of the Lowcountry, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.