Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,246 when living on campus and $32,832 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,783 when living on campus and $47,369 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $9,741 | $11,569 | $30,700 |
Francis Marion University | $11,160 | $21,544 | $1,198 | $13,132 | $13,384 |
Medical University of South Carolina | $16,972 | $30,380 | - | - | - |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $1,266 | $13,865 | $13,443 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $29,628 | $1,210 | $15,568 | $14,536 |
Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $1,200 | $15,170 | $15,170 |
Average | $12,462 | $27,000 | $2,923 | $13,861 | $17,447 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,462 for in-state students and $27,000 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Citadel Military College of South Carolina requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,370 and Lander University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,300 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $35,826 | $12,570 | $37,370 |
Francis Marion University | $11,160 | $21,544 | $11,160 | $21,544 |
Medical University of South Carolina | $16,947 | $29,509 | $16,972 | $30,380 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $10,730 | $21,776 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $28,490 | $11,640 | $29,628 |
Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $11,700 | $21,300 |
Average | $12,458 | $26,408 | $12,462 | $27,000 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,724 for state residents and $21,267 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina Beaufort requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and Lander University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,910.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $10,890 | $18,540 | $12,690 | $18,540 |
Francis Marion University | $11,388 | $22,000 | $11,388 | $22,000 |
Medical University of South Carolina | $17,702 | $25,673 | $17,574 | $25,568 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $14,120 | $30,146 | $14,120 | $30,146 |
Coastal Carolina University | $10,764 | $20,628 | $10,764 | $21,438 |
Lander University | $9,810 | $9,910 | $9,810 | $9,910 |
Average | $12,446 | $21,150 | $12,724 | $21,267 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,861 when a student lives on campus and $17,447 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,146 | $2,423 | $21,522 | $9,178 | - |
Francis Marion University | $8,898 | $4,234 | $8,898 | $4,486 | - |
Medical University of South Carolina | - | - | - | - | - |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $9,810 | $4,055 | $9,064 | $4,379 | - |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,418 | $4,150 | $9,900 | $4,636 | - |
Lander University | $10,700 | $4,470 | $10,700 | $4,470 | - |
Average | $9,994 | $3,866 | $12,017 | $5,430 | - |