by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Trident Technical College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Trident Technical College cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Trident Technical College ran about $8,690 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a South Carolina resident, the yearly charges were $5,143.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,571 | $119 | $8,690 |
| In-State | $5,024 | $119 | $5,143 |
Trident Technical College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Trident Technical College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Trident Technical College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $8,690 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in South Carolina pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from South Carolina pay an average of $5,143 a year to attend Trident Technical College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Trident Technical College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Trident Technical College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.73% for the past five years, South Carolina residents could expect to pay $5,218 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state Trident Technical College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $10,474, and four years would cost $21,102.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.81% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,831.
For two years This means an estimated $17,734 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Trident Technical College, and $35,756 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Trident Technical College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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