Tri-County Technical College
School Highlights
Tri-County Technical College serves 6,181 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,181 students
- In-state tuition: $5,016
- Out-state tuition: $8,568
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- 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:
School Overview
The teacher population of 485 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Tri-County Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tri-County Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,181 students
2,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,467 students
739 students
# Part-Time Students
2,714 students
1,497 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
520 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,467 students
715 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
141 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,714 students
1,528 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
9%
25%
% White
79%
53%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
11.91%
1.95%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,016 is more than the state average of $4,867. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,568 is less than the state average of $9,419. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$4,867
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$9,419
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
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: 2020 (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 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 and Highest completion rates.
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