Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,149 when living on campus and $40,199 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,543 when living on campus and $61,593 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 | ||
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $9,741 | $11,569 | $30,700 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $29,628 | $1,210 | $15,568 | $14,536 |
| Average | $12,105 | $33,499 | $5,476 | $13,569 | $22,618 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,105 for in-state students and $33,499 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.17% 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 Coastal Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $29,628 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $35,826 | $12,570 | $37,370 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $28,490 | $11,640 | $29,628 |
| Average | $12,105 | $32,158 | $12,105 | $33,499 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,727 for state residents and $19,989 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Coastal Carolina University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,348 and Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,390.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $10,890 | $18,540 | $12,690 | $18,540 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $10,764 | $20,628 | $10,764 | $21,438 |
| Average | $10,827 | $19,584 | $11,727 | $19,989 |
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 $13,569 when a student lives on campus and $22,618 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Coastal Carolina University | $11,418 | $4,150 | $9,900 | $4,636 | - |
| Average | $10,282 | $3,287 | $15,711 | $6,907 | - |