Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,728 when living on campus and $28,908 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,755 when living on campus and $42,935 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
College of Charleston | $12,978 | $36,858 | $1,454 | $18,664 | $18,411 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $1,266 | $13,865 | $13,443 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $29,628 | $1,210 | $15,568 | $14,536 |
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 | $11,615 | $25,643 | $1,455 | $15,657 | $15,838 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,615 for in-state students and $25,643 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Charleston requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,858 and Lander University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,300 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
College of Charleston | $12,978 | $35,798 | $12,978 | $36,858 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 | $21,776 | $10,730 | $21,776 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $28,490 | $11,640 | $29,628 |
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 | $11,615 | $25,367 | $11,615 | $25,643 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,416 for state residents and $25,783 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Charleston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,038 and Lander University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,910.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
College of Charleston | $14,230 | $39,332 | $14,230 | $40,498 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $14,120 | $30,146 | $14,120 | $30,146 |
Coastal Carolina University | $10,764 | $20,628 | $10,764 | $21,438 |
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 | $12,416 | $25,454 | $12,416 | $25,783 |
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 $15,657 when a student lives on campus and $15,838 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
College of Charleston | $14,032 | $4,632 | $13,779 | $4,632 | - |
University of South Carolina Beaufort | $9,810 | $4,055 | $9,064 | $4,379 | - |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,418 | $4,150 | $9,900 | $4,636 | - |
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 | $10,833 | $4,824 | $10,707 | $5,130 | - |