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South Carolina Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of South Carolina Colleges is $39,226 for undergraduate schools and $36,708 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
South Carolina Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$10,040$22,813 $1,594$14,818$15,550
Graduate$13,354$20,296 $1,594$14,818$15,550
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for South Carolina Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina Colleges is $10,040 for in-state students and $22,813 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
South Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$8,690$1,350 $21,463$1,350
Public Schools$8,690$1,350 $17,873$1,350
4 Years or High$12,615$1,350 $28,287$1,350
2-4 Years$6,138- $11,104-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $25,851-
4 Years or High-- $26,769-
2-4 Years-- $16,963-
Less Than 2 Years-- $24,184-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Carolina Colleges is $13,354 for in-state students and $20,296 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
South Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$12,684$670$19,594$701
Public Schools$12,684$670$25,277$670
Private Schools--$16,076$722
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of South Carolina Colleges is $14,818 and off-campus living costs is $15,550. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
South Carolina Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$10,830$3,988$10,500$5,050
Public Schools$10,549$4,659 $10,940$5,486
4 Years or High$10,642$4,441 $11,650$5,705
2-4 Years$9,436$7,276 $10,513$5,354
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$10,996$3,592 $9,979$4,535
4 Years or High$10,951$3,597 $10,016$4,257
2-4 Years$11,950$3,492 $10,740$6,040
Less Than 2 Years-- $8,792$6,220
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for South Carolina Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of South Carolina Colleges is $348 for in-state students and $797 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $619 for in-state students and $887 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
South Carolina Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$348$797 $619$887
Public Schools$348$722 $619$1,218
4 Years or High$519$1,154 $619$1,218
2-4 Years$237$441 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$889 -$648
4 Years or High-$926 -$648
2-4 Years-$426 --
Less Than 2 Years-$929 --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for South Carolina Colleges