by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Technical College of the Lowcountry, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry ran $6,756 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,916. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $828 in-state and $828 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $11,088 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
| Total | $6,756 | $11,916 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Technical College of the Lowcountry charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Technical College of the Lowcountry comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Technical College of the Lowcountry Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Technical College of the Lowcountry has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,400 | $10,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,736 | $10,680 |
| One Year Ago | $5,736 | $10,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,928 | $11,088 |
The following chart shows how tuition at TCL has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,371 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.67%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,138. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.70%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,238.
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 | $7,138 | $12,238 |
| In 2 Years | $7,542 | $12,568 |
| In 3 Years | $7,969 | $12,907 |
| In 4 Years | $8,420 | $13,256 |
| In 5 Years | $8,897 | $13,614 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $50,969, or close to $31,069 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Technical College of the Lowcountry, check out the Technical College of the Lowcountry Financial Aid page.
