Trident Technical College
Trident Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Charleston, SC. Trident Technical College is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Trident Technical College is $5,050 for South Carolina residents and $8,620 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.16% from last year at Trident Technical.
- Total 13,552 students have enrolled in Trident Technical and, of that, 6,295 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Trident Technical offers 117 programs and 36 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Trident Technical is 30% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Trident Technical College is $5,050 for South Carolina residents and $8,620 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.16% 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 | $5,143 | $8,690 |
| 2022 | $5,143 | $8,690 |
| 2023 | $5,059 | $8,606 |
| 2024 | $5,059 | $8,606 |
| 2025 | $5,050 | $8,620 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Trident Technical College offers 102 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 24 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Trident Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 37 | 10 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 24 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | 33 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 28 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 23 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 449 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 171 |
| Business/Commerce | 69 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management | 61 |
Student Population
Total 13,552 students have enrolled to Trident Technical College. By gender, there are 4,958 male and 8,594 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.58 to 1.
Trident Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 6,295 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 | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Asian | 251 | 97 | 154 |
| Black or African American | 3,857 | 1,058 | 2,799 |
| Hispanic | 1,448 | 552 | 896 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| White | 6,738 | 2,770 | 3,968 |
| Two or More Races | 893 | 328 | 565 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 290 | 116 | 174 |
| Total | 13,552 | 4,958 | 8,594 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Trident Technical College is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 24%. The average financial aid amount is $7,642 and 85% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,642 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 246 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 607 |