Technical College of the Lowcountry
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a Public, 2-4 years located in Beaufort, SC. Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,756 for South Carolina residents and $11,916 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.90% from last year at TCL.
- Total 2,461 students have enrolled in TCL and, of that, 1,096 students enrolled online exclusively.
- TCL offers 51 programs and 15 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of TCL is 18% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,756 for South Carolina residents and $11,916 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.90% 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 | $5,740 | $11,020 |
| 2022 | $5,740 | $11,020 |
| 2023 | $6,076 | $11,020 |
| 2024 | $6,100 | $11,044 |
| 2025 | $6,756 | $11,916 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers 47 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 17 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Technical College of the Lowcountry at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 20 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 6 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 58 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 31 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 25 |
| Business/Commerce | 16 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 15 |
Student Population
Total 2,461 students have enrolled to Technical College of the Lowcountry. By gender, there are 836 male and 1,625 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.51 to 1.
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,096 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 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 686 | 186 | 500 |
| Hispanic | 529 | 179 | 350 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| White | 1,066 | 405 | 661 |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 34 | 69 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Total | 2,461 | 836 | 1,625 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry is 18% and the transfer-out rate is 27%. The average financial aid amount is $6,561 and 80% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,561 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 59 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 157 |