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Can You Afford University of South Carolina - Lancaster?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at USC Lancaster’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $12,898 & $33,593

Worried about paying the full cost of $33,593 to attend University of South Carolina - Lancaster? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in South Carolina, the university offers a discount of 58.6% off tuition and fees. Also, 95.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $7,140. Students from low-income families receive an average of $10,015 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of South Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,558
+ Room and board$6,840
+ Other expenses$8,515
Total cost$22,913
Affordability Score (63 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of South Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$22,913
- Grants and scholarships$7,140
Net price$15,773
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of South Carolina

Total cost$22,913
- Grants and scholarships$10,015
Net price$12,898
Affordability Score (67 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$18,238
+ Room and board$6,840
+ Other expenses$8,515
Total cost$33,593
Affordability Score (44 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$33,593
- Grants and scholarships$7,140
Net price$26,453
Affordability Score (35 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$33,593
- Grants and scholarships$10,015
Net price$23,578
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at USC Lancaster.

Projected Costs Between $51,592 and $194,772 For a Four Year Degree. Between $25,796 and $96,042 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of South Carolina - Lancaster in 2020 - 2021 was $22,913. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $23,545 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $24,526, for a bachelor degree candidate ($23,868 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $96,134 over the course of four years ($47,413 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $141,040 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.4%. The expected two-year cost is $69,547.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of South Carolina - Lancaster

Cost With Interest for Residents of South Carolina

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-0.5%1.4%
Freshman year$12,898$15,613$23,545
Senior year$12,898$15,533$23,868
Total 2-year net price$25,796$31,145$47,413
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,827$11,865$18,063
Total monthly payment$297$358$546
Total amount paid$35,623$43,011$65,475
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-0.5%1.4%
Freshman year$12,898$15,613$23,545
Senior year$12,898$15,375$24,526
Total 4-year net price$51,592$61,974$96,134
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,655$23,610$36,623
Total monthly payment$594$713$1,106
Total amount paid$71,247$85,584$132,757

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.3%1.4%
Freshman year$23,578$26,591$34,533
Senior year$23,578$26,660$35,013
Total 2-year net price$47,156$53,251$69,547
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$17,965$20,287$26,495
Total monthly payment$543$613$800
Total amount paid$65,121$73,537$96,042
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.3%1.4%
Freshman year$23,578$26,591$34,533
Senior year$23,578$26,799$35,994
Total 4-year net price$94,312$106,778$141,040
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$35,929$40,679$53,731
Total monthly payment$1,085$1,229$1,623
Total amount paid$130,241$147,457$194,772

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of South Carolina - Lancaster.

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