School Highlights
Tri-County Technical College serves 5,890 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,890 students
- In-state tuition: $5,016
- Out-state tuition: $8,568
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- 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
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Tri-County 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
212 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Tri-County Technical College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,890 students
1,870 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
3,401 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
2,489 students
1,209 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,890 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,401 students
661 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,489 students
1,282 students
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
10%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
75%
52%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,048
$40,504
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,016 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,568 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
95%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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, Highest median earnings 10 years after entry and Least debt for graduating students.
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