School Highlights
Tri-County Technical College serves 5,582 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 5,582 students
- In-state tuition: $5,016
- Out-state tuition: $8,568
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- 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
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
Associates Colleges
Associates 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
485 staff
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tri-County Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,582 students
1,813 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
3,120 students
646 students
# Part-Time Students
2,462 students
1,167 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
491 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,120 students
646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,462 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
7%
24%
% White
80%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.47%
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 $5,917. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,568 is less than the state average of $10,561. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,917
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,561
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
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: 2021 (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.
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