Tri-County Technical College

7900 U.S. Hwy 76
Pendleton, SC 29670
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Tri-County Technical College serves 5,582 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,582 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,016
  • Out-state tuition: $8,568
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tri-County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 485 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tri-County Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
485 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Tri-County Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,582 students
1,813 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,120 students
646 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,462 students
1,167 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Tri-County Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
491 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,120 students
646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,462 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
5%
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% Black
7%
24%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Tri-County Technical College and the percentage of Black community college students in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
80%
62%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tri-County Technical College and the percentage of White community college students in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in SC.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
24%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tri-County Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,016 is less than the state average of $5,917. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,568 is less than the state average of $10,561. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,917
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,561
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Tri-County Technical College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
95%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Tri-County Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Tri-County Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Tri-County Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tri-County Technical College cost?
Tri-County Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,016 for In-State students and $8,568 for Out-State students.
What schools are Tri-County Technical College often compared to?
Tri-County Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Tri-County Technical College's ranking?
Tri-County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,582 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,016
  • Out-state tuition: $8,568
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,917 per year for in-state students and $10,561 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,903 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is University of South Carolina-Sumter. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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