by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Tri-County Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tri-County Technical College came in at $6,031 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,815. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $192 in-state and $192 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,839 | $11,623 |
| Fees | $192 | $192 |
| Total | $6,031 | $11,815 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Tri-County Technical College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Tri-County Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Tri-County Technical College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Tri-County Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Tri-County Technical College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,744 | $10,200 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,744 | $10,640 |
| One Year Ago | $5,816 | $10,904 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,839 | $11,623 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at TCTC has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,594 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $6,063. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.38%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,332.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,063 | $12,332 |
| In 2 Years | $6,095 | $12,872 |
| In 3 Years | $6,127 | $13,436 |
| In 4 Years | $6,159 | $14,024 |
| In 5 Years | $6,191 | $14,638 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $52,664, or about $24,444 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Tri-County Technical College, go to the Tri-County Technical College Financial Aid page.
