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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$20,516
($8,427)
Graduate
(in-state)
$18,256
($12,753)
Books & Supplies $1,456
On-Campus Living Costs $14,251
Off-Campus Living Costs $14,528

Average Costs of Attendance at South Carolina Colleges

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.
2022-2023 Average Cost of Attendance
South Carolina Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$24,134 (In-State)
$36,223 (Out-of-State)
$24,411 (In-State)
$36,501 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$8,427 (In-State)
$20,516 (Out-of-State)
$8,427 (In-State)
$20,516 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,456$1,456
Living Costs$14,251$14,528
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - South Carolina Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

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.
2022-2023 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
South Carolina Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$8,283$8,334 $8,340$8,427
Out-Of-State$19,564$19,830 $20,049$20,516
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - South Carolina Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

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.
2022-2023 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
South Carolina Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$12,718$12,723 $12,734$12,753
Out-Of-State$19,198$19,603 $18,772$18,256
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - South Carolina Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

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.
2022-2023 Average Books & Supplies Costs
South Carolina Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
Books & Supplies$1,481$1,471 $1,477$1,456
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - South Carolina Colleges

Average Living Costs

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.
2022-2023 Average Living Costs
South Carolina Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
On-Campus$12,969$13,358 $13,717$14,251
Off-Campus$13,598$13,591 $13,985$14,528
[Chart] Living Costs - South Carolina Colleges