Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at University of South Carolina-Lancaster, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $298 for each credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $743 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $298 | $743 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at University of South Carolina-Lancaster are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $400 in-state and $400 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $17,838 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Total | $7,558 | $18,238 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at University of South Carolina-Lancaster has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at University of South Carolina-Lancaster, visit the University of South Carolina-Lancaster Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the University of South Carolina-Lancaster Tuition & Fees page.