Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,676 when living on campus and $25,924 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,940 when living on campus and $31,188 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 | $6,100 | $11,044 | $1,300 | - | $28,310 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | $4,900 | $6,772 | $1,248 | - | $9,450 |
| Midlands Technical College | $5,916 | $13,812 | $1,578 | - | $18,995 |
| Piedmont Technical College | $5,675 | $6,923 | $2,500 | - | $23,095 |
| University of South Carolina-Union | $7,558 | $18,238 | $1,600 | - | $13,755 |
| York Technical College | $5,882 | $10,824 | $1,800 | - | $15,882 |
| Average | $6,005 | $11,269 | $1,671 | - | $18,248 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,005 for in-state students and $11,269 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Union requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,238 and Florence-Darlington Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,772 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | $6,076 | $11,020 | $6,100 | $11,044 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | $4,900 | $6,772 | $4,900 | $6,772 |
| Midlands Technical College | $5,916 | $13,812 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| Piedmont Technical College | $5,315 | $6,593 | $5,675 | $6,923 |
| University of South Carolina-Union | $7,558 | $18,238 | $7,558 | $18,238 |
| York Technical College | $5,882 | $10,824 | $5,882 | $10,824 |
| Average | $5,941 | $11,210 | $6,005 | $11,269 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| Midlands Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Piedmont Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Carolina-Union | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| York 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 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,248 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 | - |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | - | - | $6,138 | $3,312 | - |
| Midlands Technical College | - | - | $13,457 | $5,538 | - |
| Piedmont Technical College | - | - | $15,507 | $7,588 | - |
| University of South Carolina-Union | - | - | $6,840 | $6,915 | - |
| York Technical College | - | - | $9,270 | $6,612 | - |
| Average | - | - | $12,432 | $5,816 | - |