Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,970 when living on campus and $42,036 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,715 when living on campus and $59,781 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 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $2,000 | $17,000 | $18,000 |
| Average | $11,815 | $29,560 | $5,871 | $14,285 | $24,350 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,815 for in-state students and $29,560 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% 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 South Carolina State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,750 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 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $11,060 | $21,750 |
| Average | $11,815 | $28,788 | $11,815 | $29,560 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,075 for state residents and $20,555 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Carolina State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,038 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 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,460 | $22,570 | $11,460 | $22,570 |
| Average | $11,175 | $20,555 | $12,075 | $20,555 |
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 $14,285 when a student lives on campus and $24,350 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 | - |
| South Carolina State University | $9,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | - |
| Average | $9,073 | $5,212 | $15,761 | $8,589 | - |