Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,878 when living on campus and $31,362 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,844 when living on campus and $52,328 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 | ||
Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $1,436 | $18,348 | $18,348 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $29,628 | $1,210 | $15,568 | $14,536 |
Average | $13,597 | $34,563 | $1,323 | $16,958 | $16,442 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,597 for in-state students and $34,563 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,498 and Coastal Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $29,628 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $28,490 | $11,640 | $29,628 |
Average | $13,599 | $33,996 | $13,597 | $34,563 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,705 for state residents and $23,118 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clemson University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,372 and Coastal Carolina University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,348.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
Coastal Carolina University | $10,764 | $20,628 | $10,764 | $21,438 |
Average | $11,484 | $22,270 | $11,705 | $23,118 |
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 $16,958 when a student lives on campus and $16,442 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) | |
Clemson University | $12,872 | $5,476 | $12,872 | $5,476 | - |
Coastal Carolina University | $11,418 | $4,150 | $9,900 | $4,636 | - |
Average | $12,145 | $4,813 | $11,386 | $5,056 | - |