Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public community college located in Beaufort, SC. It offers 47 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 17 programs).
It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..
The 2024 tuition & fees of Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,100 for South Carolina residents and $11,044 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).
The school has 2,349 students, which is lower than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,375). In addition, 1,051 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry. 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.
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,100 | $11,044 |
Books & Supplies | $1,300 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $28,310 | |
Average Financial Aid | $3,641 | |
Cost of Attendance | $35,710 | $40,654 |
After Financial Aid | $32,069 | $37,013 |
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Technical College of the Lowcountry | $6,100 | $11,044 |
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
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | 11 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 30 | 17 | NOT 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. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 15 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Solar Energy Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 58 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
General Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 25 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 5 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Electrician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Building Construction Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Plumbing Technology/Plumber | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | ||
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 31 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 2,349 students at Technical College of the Lowcountry including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 646 male students and 1,550 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.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
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Total | 2,196 | 458 | 1,738 |
Male Students | 646 | 169 | 477 |
Female Students | 1,550 | 289 | 1,261 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 2,349 total students, 1,761 students enrolled through distance learning (1,051 students enrolled exclusively and 710 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 2,349 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,051 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 710 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 588 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC |
Phone | 800-768-8252 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,100 Out-of-State$11,044 |
Student Population » | 2,349 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 12% |
Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
Retention Rate | 60% (Full-time) 37% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $3,641 |
Students to Faculty | 12:1 (8.33%) |