Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,653 when living on campus and $29,465 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,788 when living on campus and $42,600 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 | ||
| Medical University of South Carolina | $16,972 | $30,380 | - | - | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Average | $12,299 | $25,434 | $1,466 | $14,888 | $15,700 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,299 for in-state students and $25,434 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,934 and University of South Carolina Aiken has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,218 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Medical University of South Carolina | $16,947 | $29,509 | $16,972 | $30,380 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Average | $12,295 | $25,211 | $12,299 | $25,434 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,189 for state residents and $28,117 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina Aiken requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and South Carolina State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,038.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Medical University of South Carolina | $17,702 | $25,673 | $17,574 | $25,568 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Average | $14,210 | $28,134 | $14,189 | $28,117 |
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 $14,888 when a student lives on campus and $15,700 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Medical University of South Carolina | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $10,029 | $4,859 | $10,359 | $5,341 | - |