by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Trident Technical College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $209 for each credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $357 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $209 | $357 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Trident Technical College appear below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $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 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
This is how tuition at Trident Technical College has changed over recent 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 0.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,635 the year after.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For information on financial aid at Trident Technical College, visit the Trident Technical College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Trident Technical College Tuition & Fees page.