by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Trident Technical College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Trident Technical College ran $5,050 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,620. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $34 in-state and $34 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,016 | $8,586 |
| Fees | $34 | $34 |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,620 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Trident Technical College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Trident Technical College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Trident 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 Trident Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Trident Technical College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,024 | $8,571 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,024 | $8,571 |
| One Year Ago | $5,024 | $8,571 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,016 | $8,586 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Trident Technical College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 0.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,635 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Trident Technical College, visit the Trident Technical College Financial Aid page.