How much has TCL's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 120.80% from 2014 ($18,412), where TCL's current cost is $40,654. In 2024, the COA is increased by 69.89% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,812 (2014) to $11,044 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 28.18% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Technical College of the Lowcountry over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 120.80% for that period where the last year costs were $40,654. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 28.18% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,044. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Technical College of the Lowcountry over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$4,660$8,812-
2015-16$4,780$9,076 3.00%
2016-17$4,876$9,268 2.12%
2017-18$5,020$9,580 3.37%
2018-19$5,284$10,036 4.76%
2019-20$5,452$10,396 3.59%
2020-21$5,740$11,020 6.00%
2021-22$5,740$11,020 0.00%
2022-23$6,076$11,020 0.00%
2023-24$6,100$11,044 0.22%
Technical College of the Lowcountry Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,300, and it has increased 8.33% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,240 3.33%
2016-17$1,240 0.00%
2017-18$1,240 0.00%
2018-19$1,240 0.00%
2019-20$1,240 0.00%
2020-21$1,240 0.00%
2021-22$11,020 788.71%
2022-23$1,240 -88.75%
2023-24$1,300 4.84%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 133.43% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Technical College of the Lowcountry.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$8,400-
2015-16$8,661 3.11%
2016-17$11,577 33.67%
2017-18$11,553 -0.21%
2018-19$11,470 -0.72%
2019-20$10,870 -5.23%
2020-21$11,470 5.52%
2021-22$11,470
2022-23$11,670 1.74%
2023-24$28,310 142.59%
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