Technical College of the Lowcountry
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Beaufort, SC. It offers 41 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1999 - 12/31/2008).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,196 students attended Technical College of the Lowcountry in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 54 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 74 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 140 (full-time) and 95 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Technical College of the Lowcountry is 14% and transfer-out rate is 31%. The retention rate is 48% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,196 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 14% |
| Number of Faculty | 128 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Technical College of the Lowcountry is $11,044
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
79% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,720 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,044 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,720 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers 25 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 113 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | 4 | 83 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 25 | 5 | 113 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Technical College of the Lowcountry are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 113 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 83 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 30 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 11 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 8 |
| Business | ✔ | 11 completers |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | 11 |
| Total | 30 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,196 students have enrolled into Technical College of the Lowcountry. By gender, 646 male and 1,550 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,026 White (46.72%), 602 Black/African American (27.41%), 386 Hispanic (17.58%), 28 Asian (1.28%), and 537 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,196 | 646 | 1,550 |
| American Indian/Native American | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Asian | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| Black/African American | 602 | 117 | 485 |
| Hispanic | 386 | 144 | 242 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 1,026 | 321 | 705 |
| Two More | 116 | 38 | 78 |
| Un-Known | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC
- 800-768-8252
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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