Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,673 when living on campus and $24,221 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,780 when living on campus and $31,328 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 | ||
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | $6,756 | $11,916 | $1,300 | - | $28,310 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | $4,900 | $6,772 | $1,488 | - | $19,858 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | $7,558 | $18,238 | $792 | - | $12,788 |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | $7,558 | $18,238 | $792 | - | $12,788 |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | $7,558 | $18,238 | $792 | - | $12,788 |
| Trident Technical College | $5,050 | $8,620 | $1,495 | - | $12,752 |
| Average | $6,563 | $13,670 | $1,110 | - | $16,547 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,563 for in-state students and $13,670 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Lancaster requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,838 and Florence-Darlington Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,576 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | $6,100 | $11,044 | $6,756 | $11,916 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | $4,900 | $6,772 | $4,900 | $6,772 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | $7,558 | $18,238 | $7,558 | $18,238 |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | $7,558 | $18,238 | $7,558 | $18,238 |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | $7,558 | $18,238 | $7,558 | $18,238 |
| Trident Technical College | $5,059 | $8,606 | $5,050 | $8,620 |
| Average | $6,456 | $13,523 | $6,563 | $13,670 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Trident Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,547 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | - | - | $23,382 | $4,928 | $4,928 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | - | - | $14,058 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | - | - | $6,708 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | - | - | $6,708 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | - | - | $6,708 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| Trident Technical College | - | - | $9,600 | $3,152 | $3,152 |
| Average | - | - | $11,194 | $5,353 | $5,353 |
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