Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pendleton, SC. Tri-County Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Tri-County Technical College is $6,224 for South Carolina residents and $12,007 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 8.21% from last year at TCTC.
- Total 5,890 students have enrolled in TCTC and, of that, 918 students enrolled online exclusively.
- TCTC offers 57 programs and 17 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of TCTC is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Tri-County Technical College is $6,224 for South Carolina residents and $12,007 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 8.21% 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 | $5,792 | $10,208 |
| 2022 | $5,840 | $10,304 |
| 2023 | $5,936 | $10,832 |
| 2024 | $6,008 | $11,096 |
| 2025 | $6,224 | $12,007 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Tri-County Technical College offers 59 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 18 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Tri-County Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 24 | 7 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 59 | 18 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 51 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 18 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 375 |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | 110 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 94 |
| Business/Commerce | 40 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 34 |
Student Population
Total 5,890 students have enrolled to Tri-County Technical College. By gender, there are 2,718 male and 3,172 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.86 to 1.
Tri-County Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 918 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 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Asian | 84 | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 618 | 223 | 395 |
| Hispanic | 543 | 240 | 303 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 4,295 | 2,048 | 2,247 |
| Two or More Races | 200 | 89 | 111 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 136 | 64 | 72 |
| Total | 5,890 | 2,718 | 3,172 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 35%. The average financial aid amount is $6,560 and 86% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,560 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 140 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 361 |