Technical College of the Lowcountry
- One of sixteen colleges comprising the South Carolina Technical College System, the Technical College of the Lowcountry traces its origin to the Mather School founded in 1868. The college is a comprehensive, public, two-year college dedicated to serving the diverse educational needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. The College annually serves approximately 8,500 credit and continuing education students, a mix of traditional, non-traditional, full-time, and part-time.
School Highlights
Technical College of the Lowcountry serves 2,247 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Top Placements
Technical College of the Lowcountry places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | (SC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 84 staff | 60 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Technical College of the Lowcountry provides quality, affordable academic and technical programs leading to Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates in an environment fostering excellence in teaching and learning. The College prepares graduates with knowledge and skills for transfer to senior colleges and universities and for careers in computer technology, industrial technology, engineering technology, occupational technology, business, health sciences, and public service. As an open admissions institution, the Technical College of the Lowcountry offers over 70 academic, transfer, and specialized programs. Offerings include developmental education; arts and sciences; career development; specialized, contract courses tailored for specific businesses and industries; and continuing education to meet the workforce needs of the Lowcountry. TCL is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and Paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Technical College of the Lowcountry is University of South Carolina-Beaufort (18.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,116 students | 18.50 Mi1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000 18.502,116 - 3,817 students | 37.00 Mi5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 443-5700 37.003,817 - South University-SavannahPrivate for-profit996 students | 37.90 Mi709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8000 37.90996 - 12,148 students | 51.70 Mi7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111 51.7012,148 - Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-CharlestonPrivate for-profit671 students | 52.60 Mi8085 Rivers Ave., Ste E
Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 574-0101 52.60671
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