Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,230 when living on campus and $30,306 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,648 when living on campus and $43,724 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $12,777 | $26,195 | $1,508 | $14,945 | $16,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,777 for in-state students and $26,195 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,498 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 | |
| Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $12,773 | $26,140 | $12,777 | $26,195 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,001 for state residents and $27,223 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.48% 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 | |
| Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $13,949 | $27,093 | $14,001 | $27,223 |
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 $14,945 when a student lives on campus and $16,021 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | $10,092 | $4,854 | $10,685 | $5,336 | - |