Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in West Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Midlands Technical College is $6,300 for South Carolina residents and $14,700 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.43% from last year at MTC.
- Total 9,226 students have enrolled in MTC and, of that, 2,891 students enrolled online exclusively.
- MTC offers 83 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of MTC is 18% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Midlands Technical College is $6,300 for South Carolina residents and $14,700 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.43% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2022 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2023 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2024 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2025 | $6,300 | $14,700 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Midlands Technical College offers 80 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Midlands Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 26 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 18 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 16 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 12 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 337 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 87 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 67 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 34 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 29 |
Student Population
Total 9,226 students have enrolled to Midlands Technical College. By gender, there are 3,515 male and 5,711 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.62 to 1.
Midlands Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,891 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Asian | 196 | 94 | 102 |
| Black or African American | 3,353 | 1,017 | 2,336 |
| Hispanic | 909 | 341 | 568 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| White | 3,641 | 1,599 | 2,042 |
| Two or More Races | 565 | 214 | 351 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 520 | 235 | 285 |
| Total | 9,226 | 3,515 | 5,711 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Midlands Technical College is 18% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $4,860 and 77% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 49% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,860 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 211 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 542 |