Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,613 when living on campus and $29,050 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,384 when living on campus and $41,821 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 | ||
| Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $1,436 | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| Francis Marion University | $11,160 | $21,544 | $1,198 | $13,132 | $13,384 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $1,266 | $13,865 | $13,443 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $2,000 | $17,000 | $18,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 | $22,545 | $1,600 | $13,677 | $15,465 |
| Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $1,200 | $15,170 | $15,170 |
| Average | $11,965 | $24,736 | $1,450 | $15,199 | $15,635 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,965 for in-state students and $24,736 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,498 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 | |
| Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
| Francis Marion University | $11,160 | $21,544 | $11,160 | $21,544 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $10,730 | $21,776 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,060 | $21,750 | $11,060 | $21,750 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 | $23,085 | $11,583 | $22,545 |
| Lander University | $11,700 | $21,300 | $11,700 | $21,300 |
| Average | $11,965 | $24,826 | $11,965 | $24,736 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,256 for state residents and $23,260 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.64% 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 | |
| Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
| Francis Marion University | $11,388 | $22,000 | $11,388 | $22,000 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $14,120 | $30,146 | $14,120 | $30,146 |
| South Carolina State University | $11,460 | $22,570 | $11,460 | $22,570 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $14,109 | $30,135 | $14,109 | $30,135 |
| Lander University | $9,810 | $9,910 | $9,810 | $9,910 |
| Average | $12,182 | $23,112 | $12,256 | $23,260 |
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 $15,199 when a student lives on campus and $15,635 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Clemson University | $12,872 | $5,476 | $12,872 | $5,476 | - |
| Francis Marion University | $8,898 | $4,234 | $8,898 | $4,486 | - |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $9,810 | $4,055 | $9,064 | $4,379 | - |
| South Carolina State University | $9,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | - |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $10,040 | $3,637 | $10,800 | $4,665 | - |
| Lander University | $10,700 | $4,470 | $10,700 | $4,470 | - |
| Average | $10,220 | $4,979 | $10,389 | $5,246 | - |