by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Tri-County Technical College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at Tri-County Technical College ranged from $16,879.00 ranging to $22,663.00 depending on your residency status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: about $16,879.00 in-state versus $22,663.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $6,031.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,848.00 |
| Total cost | $16,879.00 |
| That is 12% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,879.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,387.00 |
| Net price | $6,492.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,879.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,120.00 |
| Net price | $3,759.00 |
| That is 80% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,815.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,848.00 |
| Total cost | $22,663.00 |
| That is 18% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,663.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,387.00 |
| Net price | $12,276.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,663.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,120.00 |
| Net price | $9,543.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 4.4% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Freshman year | $3,924.00 | $6,777.00 | $17,619.00 |
| Senior year | $4,463.00 | $7,707.00 | $20,039.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $16,758.00 | $28,941.00 | $75,247.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,384.00 | $11,026.00 | $28,666.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $193.00 | $333.00 | $866.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,142.00 | $39,967.00 | $103,913.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Freshman year | $3,924.00 | $6,777.00 | $17,619.00 |
| Senior year | $4,096.00 | $7,074.00 | $18,391.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,020.00 | $13,850.00 | $36,010.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,055.00 | $5,276.00 | $13,719.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $92.00 | $159.00 | $414.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,075.00 | $19,127.00 | $49,729.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,961.00 | $12,814.00 | $23,656.00 |
| Senior year | $11,330.00 | $14,574.00 | $26,906.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $42,543.00 | $54,727.00 | $101,032.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,207.00 | $20,849.00 | $38,490.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $490.00 | $630.00 | $1,163.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,750.00 | $75,575.00 | $139,521.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,961.00 | $12,814.00 | $23,656.00 |
| Senior year | $10,398.00 | $13,376.00 | $24,694.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,359.00 | $26,190.00 | $48,350.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,756.00 | $9,977.00 | $18,420.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $234.00 | $301.00 | $556.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,116.00 | $36,167.00 | $66,770.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,670.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,807.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,316.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,218.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,704.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,971.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,527.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Tri-County Technical College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Tri-County Technical College is $5,500.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,204.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $8,502.00 |
| 90th | $14,750.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
The federal default-rate tier for Tri-County Technical College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 24.4% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Tri-County Technical College amount to $73,149,402.00 covering 9,615 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 101 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,613.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 13 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $4,110.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Tri-County Technical College, think through the questions below:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
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.