South Carolina Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $38,994 when a student lives on campus and $40,421 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $8,876 for South Carolina residents and $21,903 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,599 when a student lives on campus and $17,027 when living off campus.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $8,876 for in-state students and $21,903 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.02% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Carolina colleges and universities is $13,499 for in-state students and $19,920 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -1.45% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $1,491. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -5.56% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of South Carolina colleges and universities is $15,599 when a student lives on campus and $17,027 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.27% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 8.84% compared to the previous year.