Spartanburg Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Spartanburg Community College is a public community college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving roughly 5,006 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,405 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,071. Student demographics in federal data include White (52.1%) and Black or African American (25.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,071
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,405 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,006 43.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,788
- Room & Board: $6,070 annual estimate
Spartanburg Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Spartanburg Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Spartanburg Community College?
Spartanburg Community College is located in Spartanburg, SC (ZIP 29303).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Spartanburg Community College public or private?
Spartanburg Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Spartanburg Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,071 in-state, $10,135 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,405.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,669 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,595 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,132 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $3,583 |
| $110,001+ | $6,046 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,284.
How big is Spartanburg Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,006 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,788 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Spartanburg Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.24%.
First-year retention: 63.2%.
What do graduates of Spartanburg Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,460 six years after entry; $37,097 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
41.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Spartanburg Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (470 completions)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (176 completions)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician (100 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (87 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (83 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (74 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (72 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (70 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Spartanburg Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.24%; median earnings $37,097 at 10 years; net price $2,405. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,071
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spartanburg Community College was $5,071.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,405
2024 Value
In 2024 Spartanburg Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,405.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,405 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,284 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,540 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,070 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$954 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,095 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,380 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Spartanburg Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spartanburg Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spartanburg Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,880 | $7,844 | $4,542 |
| 2014 | $3,940 | $7,956 | $4,838 |
| 2015 | $4,192 | $8,472 | $2,226 |
| 2016 | $4,300 | $8,692 | $2,107 |
| 2017 | $4,494 | $9,006 | $1,497 |
| 2018 | $4,662 | $9,342 | $3,860 |
| 2019 | $4,782 | $9,582 | $2,804 |
| 2020 | $4,902 | $9,822 | $3,177 |
| 2021 | $4,902 | $9,822 | $2,565 |
| 2022 | $4,902 | $9,822 | $5,616 |
| 2023 | $5,046 | $10,110 | $6,531 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Spartanburg Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,006 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.1%), Black or African American (25.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). About 41.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
43.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Spartanburg Community College in 2024 is 5,006 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,788 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.71% 100% Completion Time
28.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.71% of students graduating from Spartanburg Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 92% male / 8% female
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Spartanburg Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$37,097 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3756.24% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Spartanburg Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 470 completions
2. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 176 completions
3. Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician: 100 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 87 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 83 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 74 completions
7. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 72 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 70 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Spartanburg Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Spartanburg Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spartanburg Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,461
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,438
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Spartanburg Community College is a public institution located in Spartanburg, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 5,006 students. Student body composition includes White (52.1%), Black or African American (25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.24%. Approximately 41.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.24% graduation rate at Spartanburg Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spartanburg Community College located?
Spartanburg Community College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
How much does Spartanburg Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,071 and average net price is $2,405 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,070 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Spartanburg Community College?
Spartanburg Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,788 students, White (52.1%), Black or African American (25.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Spartanburg Community College?
About 48.4% of students at Spartanburg Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Spartanburg Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,460 six years after entry and $37,097 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Spartanburg Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Spartanburg Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Spartanburg Community College public or private?
Spartanburg Community College is a public institution located in Spartanburg, SC.
Is Spartanburg Community College an HBCU?
No. Spartanburg Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Spartanburg Community College a tribal college?
No. Spartanburg Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Spartanburg Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Spartanburg Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.1%).
Is Spartanburg Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Spartanburg Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.