Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public community college located in Florence, SC. It offers 60 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..

The 2024 tuition & fees of Florence-Darlington Technical College is $4,900 for South Carolina residents and $6,772 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).

The school has 2,940 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,267). In addition, 970 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,900$6,772
Books & Supplies$1,248
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,450
Average Financial Aid$7,685
Cost of Attendance$15,598$17,470
After Financial Aid$7,913$9,785
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Florence-Darlington Technical College$4,900$6,772
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,133$11,129
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Florence-Darlington Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3129NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 106 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist7 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 56 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,940 students at Florence-Darlington Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,047 male students and 1,814 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,8611,0241,837
Male Students1,047485562
Female Students1,8145391,275

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,940 total students, 1,927 students enrolled through distance learning (970 students enrolled exclusively and 957 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,940
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses970
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses957
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,013

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Florence-Darlington Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC
Phone843-661-8324
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,900
Out-of-State$6,772
Student Population »2,940 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »19%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,685
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)