- Tri-County Technical College is a public community college in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. Established in 1962, Tri-County Technical College has four campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
School Highlights
Tri-County Technical College serves 7,243 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,243 students
- In-state tuition: $5,016
- Out-state tuition: $8,568
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 485 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tri-County Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 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 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,243 students
1,971 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
3,480 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
3,763 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
724 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,480 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,763 students
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
10%
29%
% White
75%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,016 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% 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 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
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: 2024 (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 and Least debt for graduating students.
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