Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,209 when living on campus and $29,111 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,105 when living on campus and $42,007 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| 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 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $2,000 | $17,000 | $18,000 |
| Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $1,200 | $15,170 | $15,170 |
| Average | $12,385 | $25,281 | $1,378 | $15,446 | $15,348 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,385 for in-state students and $25,281 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,934 and Lander University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,300 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $11,060 | $21,750 |
| Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $11,700 | $21,300 |
| Average | $12,381 | $24,968 | $12,385 | $25,281 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,021 for state residents and $23,392 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.07% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,460 | $22,570 | $11,460 | $22,570 |
| Lander University | $9,810 | $9,910 | $9,810 | $9,910 |
| Average | $13,042 | $23,410 | $13,021 | $23,392 |
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 $15,446 when a student lives on campus and $15,348 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| 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 | - |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
| South Carolina State University | $9,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | - |
| Lander University | $10,700 | $4,470 | $10,700 | $4,470 | - |
| Average | $10,193 | $5,253 | $9,980 | $5,368 | - |