by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for University of South Carolina-Lancaster, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Lancaster ranged from $18,467.00 to $29,147.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $18,467.00 in-state versus $29,147.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $7,558.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,909.00 |
| Total cost | $18,467.00 |
| That is 4% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,467.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,881.00 |
| Net price | $9,586.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,467.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,376.00 |
| Net price | $6,091.00 |
| That is 68% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $18,238.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,909.00 |
| Total cost | $29,147.00 |
| That is 51% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,147.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,881.00 |
| Net price | $20,266.00 |
| That is 5% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $29,147.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,376.00 |
| Net price | $16,771.00 |
| That is 13% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,091.00 | $9,586.00 | $18,467.00 |
| Senior year | $6,091.00 | $9,586.00 | $18,467.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,364.00 | $38,344.00 | $73,868.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,282.00 | $14,608.00 | $28,141.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $280.00 | $441.00 | $850.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,646.00 | $52,952.00 | $102,009.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,091.00 | $9,586.00 | $18,467.00 |
| Senior year | $6,091.00 | $9,586.00 | $18,467.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,182.00 | $19,172.00 | $36,934.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,641.00 | $7,304.00 | $14,071.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $140.00 | $221.00 | $425.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,823.00 | $26,476.00 | $51,005.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,771.00 | $20,266.00 | $29,147.00 |
| Senior year | $16,771.00 | $20,266.00 | $29,147.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $67,084.00 | $81,064.00 | $116,588.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $25,557.00 | $30,882.00 | $44,416.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $772.00 | $933.00 | $1,342.00 |
| Total amount paid | $92,641.00 | $111,946.00 | $161,004.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,771.00 | $20,266.00 | $29,147.00 |
| Senior year | $16,771.00 | $20,266.00 | $29,147.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,542.00 | $40,532.00 | $58,294.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,778.00 | $15,441.00 | $22,208.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $386.00 | $466.00 | $671.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,320.00 | $55,973.00 | $80,502.00 |
| Read more in the Net Price section. |
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,801.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $9,735.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,491.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,974.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,940.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,432.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,636.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the University of South Carolina-Lancaster Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at University of South Carolina-Lancaster amounts to $5,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $1,000.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of University of South Carolina-Lancaster amounts to $375.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at University of South Carolina-Lancaster is Low (<5%).
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at University of South Carolina-Lancaster amount to $53,824,360.00 spread across 4,391 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 8 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,942.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 2 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,290.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh University of South Carolina-Lancaster, a few questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
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.