- 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 9,226 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 9,226 students
- In-state tuition: $4,798
- Out-state tuition: $11,230
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Midlands Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 370 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Midlands Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
370 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Midlands Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Midlands Technical College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,226 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
3,699 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,527 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
9,226 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,699 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,527 students
1,282 students
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
37%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,798 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,230 is more than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,798
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,230
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,729
$11,729
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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