Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,099 when living on campus and $31,993 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,552 when living on campus and $49,446 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 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 | $22,545 | $1,600 | $13,677 | $15,465 |
Average | $13,569 | $31,022 | $1,518 | $16,013 | $16,907 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,569 for in-state students and $31,022 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.87% 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-Upstate has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,545 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 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 | $23,085 | $11,583 | $22,545 |
Average | $13,571 | $31,294 | $13,569 | $31,022 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,378 for state residents and $27,467 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Carolina-Upstate requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and Clemson University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,372.
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 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | $14,109 | $30,135 | $14,109 | $30,135 |
Average | $13,157 | $27,024 | $13,378 | $27,467 |
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 $16,013 when a student lives on campus and $16,907 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 | - |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | $10,040 | $3,637 | $10,800 | $4,665 | - |
Average | $11,456 | $4,557 | $11,836 | $5,071 | - |