Midlands Technical College

1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Midlands Technical College (MTC) is a comprehensive, multi-campus, two-year public college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina.?College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, quality education that prepares a diverse student population to enter the job market, transfer to senior colleges and universities, and achieve their professional and personal goals.? Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and strengthens the economic and social vitality of the community. At MTC, we help our students attain the competitive edge needed to succeed. The reasons our students are so successful are as diverse as our student body.

School Highlights

Midlands Technical College serves 8,794 students (43% 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,794 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,798
  • Out-state tuition: $11,230
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 752 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midlands 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
752 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Midlands Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Midlands Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,794 students
1,813 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,770 students
646 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,024 students
1,167 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
674 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,770 students
646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,024 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
27%
24%
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% White
57%
62%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Unknown races
3%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in SC.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
12%
24%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,798 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 $11,230 is more than the state average of $10,561. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,798
$5,917
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,230
$10,561
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
95%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,729
$11,729
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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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)

School Notes

  • The present-day Midlands Technical College is the product of a rich and unique history. In 1964, three separate career-oriented institutions merged to form Midlands Technical College (MTC), a comprehensive two-year college providing career and transfer education. MTC is now part of the South Carolina Technical College System. One of South Carolina's largest two-year colleges, Midlands Technical College enrolls approximately 11,000 students seeking to develop career-skills or transfer to a four-year institution. With the latest technology and a diverse learning environment, the college makes higher education affordable, convenient and readily accessible. Midlands Technical College offers approximately one hundred associate degree, diploma and certificate programs of study and an estimated 70 percent of the courses are in the career program area. A strong college transfer program has evolved to allow students the opportunity to take the first two years of a baccalaureate degree and transfer to one of the state's four-year institutions. Midlands Technical College is currently the largest source of transfer students to the University of South Carolina-Columbia. College campuses includes Airport Campus, Beltline Campus, Fort Jackson Campus, Harbison Campus, Northeast Campus and Columbia Area. The Airport Campus, located on 65 acres in West Columbia, includes 15 buildings with a total 258,357 square feet. Located on 31 acres in Columbia, the Beltline Campus consists of 12 buildings with a total 232,539 square feet. The 34,360-square-foot Harbison Campus, located on 19 acres in Irmo, has seven buildings. Midlands Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Midlands Technical College cost?
Midlands Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,798 for In-State students and $11,230 for Out-State students.
What is Midlands Technical College's ranking?
Midlands 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: 8,794 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,798
  • Out-state tuition: $11,230
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • 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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