South Carolina Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $37,396 when a student lives on campus and $37,914 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $8,731 for South Carolina residents and $21,028 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,818 when a student lives on campus and $15,336 when living off campus.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $8,731 for in-state students and $21,028 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 0.71% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $13,303 for in-state students and $20,213 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 4.99% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $1,550. The books & supplies costs are increased by 7.88% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $14,818 when a student lives on campus and $15,336 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 3.98% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 6.05% compared to the previous year.