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South Carolina Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average cost of attendance (COA) of South Carolina Colleges is $36,607 for undergraduate schools and $34,110 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2022-2023)
South Carolina Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$8,427$20,856 $1,500$14,251$14,760
Graduate$12,801$18,359 $1,500$14,251$14,760
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for South Carolina Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina Colleges is $8,427 for in-state students and $20,856 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
South Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$8,427- $20,856-
Public Schools$8,427- $17,317-
4 Years or High$12,358- $27,823-
2-4 Years$6,069- $11,014-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $25,050-
4 Years or High-- $25,891-
2-4 Years-- $17,111-
Less Than 2 Years-- $23,324-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Carolina Colleges is $12,801 for in-state students and $18,359 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
South Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$12,216$585$17,697$662
Public Schools$12,216$585$25,140$585
Private Schools--$13,232$715
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for South Carolina Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average On-campus living costs of South Carolina Colleges is $14,251 and off-campus living costs is $14,760. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2022-2023)
South Carolina Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$10,336$3,915$9,679$5,081
Public Schools$10,023$4,526 $9,598$5,312
4 Years or High$10,105$4,133 $11,214$5,344
2-4 Years$9,036$9,240 $8,628$5,292
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$10,521$3,553 $9,775$4,807
4 Years or High$10,453$3,558 $9,669$4,273
2-4 Years$11,950$3,460 $9,812$6,222
Less Than 2 Years-- $10,956$9,531
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for South Carolina Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of South Carolina Colleges is $336 for in-state students and $768 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $592 for in-state students and $829 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2022-2023)
South Carolina Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$336$768 $592$829
Public Schools$336$693 $592$1,196
4 Years or High$505$1,116 $592$1,196
2-4 Years$235$439 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$856 -$570
4 Years or High-$889 -$570
2-4 Years-$443 --
Less Than 2 Years-$889 --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for South Carolina Colleges