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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 68.38% from 2014 ($23,692), where TCTC's current cost is $39,893. In 2024, the COA is increased by 56.22% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,568 (2014) to $11,096 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 31.72% 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 Tri-County Technical College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 68.38% for that period where the last year costs were $39,893. 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 31.72% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,096. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Tri-County Technical College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$5,016$8,568-
2015-16$5,167$8,815 2.88%
2016-17$5,322$9,042 2.58%
2017-18$5,468$9,356 3.47%
2018-19$5,670$9,750 4.21%
2019-20$5,792$10,040 2.97%
2020-21$5,792$10,208 1.67%
2021-22$5,840$10,304 0.94%
2022-23$5,936$10,832 5.12%
2023-24$6,008$11,096 2.44%
Tri-County Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,600, and it has increased 160.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,000-
2015-16$1,500 50.00%
2016-17$1,500 0.00%
2017-18$1,500 0.00%
2018-19$1,500 0.00%
2019-20$1,500 0.00%
2020-21$1,400 -6.67%
2021-22$10,304 636.00%
2022-23$1,300 -87.38%
2023-24$2,600 100.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 81.27% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Tri-County Technical College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$14,124-
2015-16$14,124
2016-17$13,760 -2.58%
2017-18$13,450 -2.25%
2018-19$12,422 -7.64%
2019-20$12,422
2020-21$12,697 2.21%
2021-22$12,855 1.24%
2022-23$13,405 4.28%
2023-24$26,197 95.43%
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