Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,937 when living on campus and $30,312 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,937 when living on campus and $46,311 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 | ||
| College of Charleston | $12,978 | $36,858 | $1,454 | $18,664 | $18,411 |
| Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $1,436 | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| Greenville Technical College | $6,235 | $10,657 | $1,126 | - | $23,383 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $10,760 | $21,218 | $1,240 | $11,836 | $14,849 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $1,266 | $13,865 | $13,443 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
| Average | $11,491 | $27,490 | $1,291 | $16,155 | $17,530 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,491 for in-state students and $27,490 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,498 and Greenville Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,657 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Charleston | $12,978 | $35,798 | $12,978 | $36,858 |
| Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
| Greenville Technical College | $5,882 | $10,202 | $6,235 | $10,657 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $10,760 | $21,218 | $10,760 | $21,218 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $10,730 | $21,776 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
| Average | $11,433 | $27,071 | $11,491 | $27,490 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,773 for state residents and $31,145 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Charleston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,038 and Clemson University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,372.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Charleston | $14,230 | $39,332 | $14,230 | $40,498 |
| Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
| Greenville Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $14,096 | $30,122 | $14,096 | $30,122 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $14,120 | $30,146 | $14,120 | $30,146 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
| Average | $13,685 | $30,734 | $13,773 | $31,145 |
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 $16,155 when a student lives on campus and $17,530 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of Charleston | $14,032 | $4,632 | $13,779 | $4,632 | - |
| Clemson University | $12,872 | $5,476 | $12,872 | $5,476 | - |
| Greenville Technical College | - | - | $20,248 | $3,135 | - |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $8,736 | $3,100 | $10,691 | $4,158 | - |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $9,810 | $4,055 | $9,064 | $4,379 | - |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
| Average | $11,602 | $4,554 | $12,982 | $4,548 | - |