by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of South Carolina-Lancaster, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina-Lancaster came in at $7,558 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $18,238. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $400 in-state and $400 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $17,838 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Total | $7,558 | $18,238 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of South Carolina-Lancaster charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how University of South Carolina-Lancaster tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, University of South Carolina-Lancaster lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of South Carolina-Lancaster Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of South Carolina-Lancaster has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,158 | $17,838 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,158 | $17,838 |
| One Year Ago | $7,158 | $17,838 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,158 | $17,838 |
The following chart shows how tuition at USC Lancaster has tracked over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of South Carolina-Lancaster, visit the University of South Carolina-Lancaster Financial Aid page.