Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in South Carolina. For state residents, the average COA is $32,722 when living on campus and $34,140 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $57,639 when living on campus and $59,057 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Clemson University | $15,554 | $40,866 | $1,456 | $18,804 | $18,804 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $36,298 | $1,438 | $18,064 | $18,124 |
| 3 | Furman University | $59,770 | $1,250 | $18,904 | $18,904 | |
| 4 | Wofford College | $56,005 | $1,307 | $18,989 | $12,464 | |
| 5 | Columbia International University | $27,900 | $1,200 | $14,230 | $12,100 | |
| 6 | North Greenville University | $25,800 | $2,240 | $16,820 | $17,060 | |
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $38,508 | $9,741 | $12,153 | $31,774 |
| 8 | Anderson University | $34,970 | $600 | $17,313 | $19,243 | |
| 9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 | $38,296 | $1,530 | $19,181 | $18,940 |
| 10 | Converse University | $25,240 | $800 | $16,720 | $17,946 | |
| Average | $13,448 | $38,365 | $2,156 | $17,118 | $18,536 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Carolina. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,448 for in-state students and $38,365 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Carolina, Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $59,360 and Converse University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,790 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 | $15,554 | $40,866 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,943 | $12,688 | $36,298 |
| 3 | Furman University | $58,312 | $59,770 | ||
| 4 | Wofford College | $54,100 | $56,005 | ||
| 5 | Columbia International University | $27,900 | $27,900 | ||
| 6 | North Greenville University | $24,650 | $25,800 | ||
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $12,570 | $38,508 |
| 8 | Anderson University | $33,580 | $34,970 | ||
| 9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 | $36,858 | $12,978 | $38,296 |
| 10 | Converse University | $23,096 | $25,240 | ||
| Average | $13,448 | $37,031 | $13,448 | $38,365 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Carolina. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,965 for state residents and $17,690 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina are decreased by -9.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Carolina, University of South Carolina-Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,760 and Columbia International University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Clemson University | $12,646 | $24,798 | $12,646 | $24,798 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $14,134 | $30,160 |
| 3 | Furman University | $14,970 | $14,796 | ||
| 4 | Wofford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 5 | Columbia International University | $11,640 | $11,640 | ||
| 6 | North Greenville University | $11,474 | $13,280 | ||
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,690 | $18,540 | $12,780 | $18,540 |
| 8 | Anderson University | $15,483 | $13,759 | ||
| 9 | College of Charleston | $14,230 | $40,498 | $16,300 | $21,412 |
| 10 | Converse University | $8,000 | $10,825 | ||
| Average | $13,335 | $19,507 | $13,965 | $17,690 | |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of best schools in South Carolina is $17,118 when a student lives on campus and $18,536 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Clemson University | $13,284 | $5,520 | $13,284 | $5,520 | $7,528 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,534 | $4,530 | $13,594 | $4,530 | $4,530 |
| 3 | Furman University | $16,504 | $2,400 | $16,504 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| 4 | Wofford College | $16,220 | $2,769 | $8,360 | $4,104 | $3,552 |
| 5 | Columbia International University | $11,950 | $2,280 | $9,020 | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| 6 | North Greenville University | $11,850 | $4,970 | $11,400 | $5,660 | $4,940 |
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,705 | $2,448 | $22,275 | $9,499 | $9,499 |
| 8 | Anderson University | $12,720 | $4,593 | $12,720 | $6,523 | $6,523 |
| 9 | College of Charleston | $14,332 | $4,849 | $14,091 | $4,849 | $4,849 |
| 10 | Converse University | $13,380 | $3,340 | $14,096 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Average | $13,348 | $3,770 | $13,534 | $5,002 | $5,075 | |
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