Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in South Carolina. For state residents, the average COA is $32,236 when living on campus and $33,506 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $55,818 when living on campus and $57,089 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
1 | Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $1,436 | $18,348 | $18,348 |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
3 | Furman University | $58,312 | $1,000 | $17,868 | $17,868 | |
4 | Wofford College | $54,100 | $1,200 | $17,558 | $11,446 | |
5 | Columbia International University | $27,900 | $200 | $15,350 | $13,220 | |
6 | North Greenville University | $24,650 | $2,240 | $16,440 | $16,760 | |
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $9,741 | $11,569 | $30,700 |
8 | Anderson University | $33,580 | $600 | $16,850 | $18,720 | |
9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 | $36,858 | $1,454 | $18,664 | $18,411 |
10 | Converse University | $23,096 | $1,350 | $16,724 | $17,924 | |
Average | $13,448 | $37,030 | $2,045 | $16,743 | $18,014 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Carolina. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,448 for in-state students and $37,030 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina are increased by 4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Carolina, Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,312 and Converse University has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,096 for undergraduate programs.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Clemson University | $15,558 | $39,502 | $15,554 | $39,498 |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
3 | Furman University | $55,772 | $58,312 | ||
4 | Wofford College | $51,530 | $54,100 | ||
5 | Columbia International University | $26,840 | $27,900 | ||
6 | North Greenville University | $23,590 | $24,650 | ||
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $35,826 | $12,570 | $37,370 |
8 | Anderson University | $31,720 | $33,580 | ||
9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 | $35,798 | $12,978 | $36,858 |
10 | Converse University | $21,410 | $23,096 | ||
Average | $13,449 | $35,592 | $13,448 | $37,030 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Carolina. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,335 for state residents and $19,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina are increased by 4.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Carolina, College of Charleston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,038 and Converse University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,750.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Clemson University | $12,204 | $23,912 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
3 | Furman University | $12,233 | $14,970 | ||
4 | Wofford College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
5 | Columbia International University | $11,930 | $11,640 | ||
6 | North Greenville University | $12,600 | $11,474 | ||
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $10,890 | $18,540 | $12,690 | $18,540 |
8 | Anderson University | $11,487 | $15,483 | ||
9 | College of Charleston | $14,230 | $39,332 | $14,230 | $40,498 |
10 | Converse University | $7,860 | $8,000 | ||
Average | $12,775 | $18,673 | $13,335 | $19,507 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in South Carolina. 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 best schools in South Carolina is $16,743 when a student lives on campus and $18,014 when living off campus.
Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
1 | Clemson University | $12,872 | $5,476 | $12,872 | $5,476 | - |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
3 | Furman University | $15,868 | $2,000 | $15,868 | $2,000 | - |
4 | Wofford College | $15,015 | $2,543 | $7,677 | $3,769 | - |
5 | Columbia International University | $11,950 | $3,400 | $9,020 | $4,200 | - |
6 | North Greenville University | $11,470 | $4,970 | $11,100 | $5,660 | - |
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,146 | $2,423 | $21,522 | $9,178 | - |
8 | Anderson University | $12,290 | $4,560 | $12,290 | $6,430 | - |
9 | College of Charleston | $14,032 | $4,632 | $13,779 | $4,632 | - |
10 | Converse University | $13,424 | $3,300 | $13,424 | $4,500 | - |
Average | $12,863 | $3,881 | $12,879 | $5,135 | - |
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