South Carolina Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $36,223 when a student lives on campus and $36,501 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $8,427 for South Carolina residents and $20,516 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,251 when a student lives on campus and $14,528 when living off campus.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $8,427 for in-state students and $20,516 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.33% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $12,753 for in-state students and $18,256 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -2.75% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $1,456. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.42% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $14,251 when a student lives on campus and $14,528 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 3.89% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 3.89% compared to the previous year.