by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Technical College of the Lowcountry, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this TCL cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry for the 2020-2021 academic year was $11,020 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $5,740 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,680 | $340 | $11,020 |
| In-State | $5,400 | $340 | $5,740 |
TCL tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Technical College of the Lowcountry cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Technical College of the Lowcountry out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $11,020 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from South Carolina pay an average of $5,740 a year to attend TCL, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Technical College of the Lowcountry compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Technical College of the Lowcountry Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.82% for the past five years, South Carolina residents could expect to pay $6,068 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at TCL would be $12,308, and $25,320 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 3.20% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $11,736.
This means an estimated $23,847 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at TCL, and $49,242 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at TCL.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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