Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pendleton, SC. Tri-County Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Tri-County Technical College is $6,008 for South Carolina residents and $11,096 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.44% from last year at TCTC.
- Total 5,629 students have enrolled in TCTC and, of that, 727 students enrolled online exclusively.
- TCTC offers 59 programs and 18 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of TCTC is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Tri-County Technical College is $6,008 for South Carolina residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.44% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,792 | $10,040 |
| 2021 | $5,792 | $10,208 |
| 2022 | $5,840 | $10,304 |
| 2023 | $5,936 | $10,832 |
| 2024 | $6,008 | $11,096 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Tri-County Technical College offers 59 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 12 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Tri-County Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 24 | 5 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 59 | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 64 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 290 |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | 112 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 101 |
| Business Administration and Management | 44 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 33 |
Student Population
Total 5,629 students have enrolled to Tri-County Technical College. By gender, there are 2,640 male and 2,989 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.88 to 1.
Tri-County Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 727 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Asian | 79 | 41 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 553 | 193 | 360 |
| Hispanic | 403 | 171 | 232 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 4,266 | 2,060 | 2,206 |
| Two or More Races | 226 | 122 | 104 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 90 | 49 | 41 |
| Total | 5,629 | 2,640 | 2,989 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 34%. The average financial aid amount is $7,116 and 89% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,116 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 143 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 358 |