Tri-County Technical College is a public community college located in Pendleton, SC. It offers 59 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 18 programs).
It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Tri-County Technical College is $6,008 for South Carolina residents and $11,096 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).
The school has 5,780 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,375). In addition, 802 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is higher 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 Tri-County 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.
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,008 | $11,096 |
Books & Supplies | $2,600 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $26,197 | |
Average Financial Aid | $6,742 | |
Cost of Attendance | $34,805 | $39,893 |
After Financial Aid | $28,063 | $33,151 |
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Tri-County Technical College | $6,008 | $11,096 |
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
Tri-County Technical College 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 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 35 | 24 | 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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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 34 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 28 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 18 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED | 110 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Quality Control Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 375 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 24 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 27 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | 19 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 5 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Design and Visual Communications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Photography | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant | 18 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 94 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 51 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 40 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 15 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Accounting | NOT OFFERED | 16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 5,780 students at Tri-County Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,640 male students and 2,989 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 | 5,629 | 3,154 | 2,475 |
Male Students | 2,640 | 1,660 | 980 |
Female Students | 2,989 | 1,494 | 1,495 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 5,780 total students, 3,009 students enrolled through distance learning (802 students enrolled exclusively and 2,207 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 5,780 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 802 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 2,207 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 2,771 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Tri-County Technical College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 7900 U.S. Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC |
Phone | 864-646-8282 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,008 Out-of-State$11,096 |
Student Population » | 5,780 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 39% |
Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
Retention Rate | 53% (Full-time) 49% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $6,742 |
Students to Faculty | 19:1 (5.26%) |