Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Technical College of the Lowcountry, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $247 per credit. Students from out of state are charged $462 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $247 | $462 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Technical College of the Lowcountry appear below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $828 in-state and $828 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $11,088 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
| Total | $6,756 | $11,916 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Technical College of the Lowcountry has changed over recent 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.8%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $12,371 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Technical College of the Lowcountry, check out the Technical College of the Lowcountry Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Technical College of the Lowcountry Tuition & Fees page.