Tri-County Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Tri-County Technical College is a public community college in Pendleton, South Carolina, serving roughly 5,071 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,670 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,448. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.4%) and Black or African American (11.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,448
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,670 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,071 66.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 38.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 48.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,700
- Room & Board: $23,472 annual estimate
Tri-County Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Tri-County Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tri-County Technical College?
Tri-County Technical College is located in Pendleton, SC (ZIP 29670).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Tri-County Technical College public or private?
Tri-County Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Tri-County Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,448 in-state, $11,815 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,670.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,937 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,576 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,201 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,105 |
| $110,001+ | $19,459 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,792.
How big is Tri-County Technical College?
Total enrollment: 5,071 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,700 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.43%.
First-year retention: 55.2%.
What do graduates of Tri-County Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $37,275 six years after entry; $40,101 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
35.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tri-County Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,294 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (201 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (140 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (103 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (71 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (70 completions)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (64 completions)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (58 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (55 completions)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician (54 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tri-County Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.43%; median earnings $40,101 at 10 years; net price $14,670. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,448
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tri-County Technical College was $4,448.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,670
2024 Value
In 2024 Tri-County Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,670.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,670 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,260 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$23,472 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$122,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tri-County Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.02% 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 Tri-County Technical 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 Tri-County Technical 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 | $3,744 | $8,328 | $9,411 |
| 2014 | $3,852 | $8,568 | $9,356 |
| 2015 | $3,967 | $8,815 | $7,790 |
| 2016 | $4,050 | $9,042 | $7,569 |
| 2017 | $4,172 | $9,356 | $8,094 |
| 2018 | $4,326 | $9,750 | $7,694 |
| 2019 | $4,448 | $10,040 | $7,309 |
| 2020 | $4,448 | $10,208 | $6,636 |
| 2021 | $4,448 | $10,304 | $5,344 |
| 2022 | $4,448 | $10,832 | $3,914 |
| 2023 | $4,448 | $11,096 | $5,807 |
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
Tri-County Technical College reported total enrollment of about 5,071 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.4%), Black or African American (11.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). About 35.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tri-County Technical College in 2024 is 5,071 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,700 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.2%
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 71.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.21% 100% Completion Time
42.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.21% of students graduating from Tri-County Technical 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: 38% male / 62% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% 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 Tri-County Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$40,101 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
583.38% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tri-County Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,294 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 201 completions
3. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 140 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 103 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 71 completions
6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 70 completions
7. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 64 completions
8. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician: 58 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 55 completions
Most popular programs at Tri-County Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tri-County Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tri-County Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,311
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,112
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tri-County Technical College is a public institution located in Pendleton, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 5,071 students. Student body composition includes White (71.4%), Black or African American (11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.43%. Approximately 35.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Pendleton, SC 29670
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Tri-County Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tri-County Technical College located?
Tri-County Technical College is located in Pendleton, SC.
How much does Tri-County Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,448 and average net price is $14,670 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,472 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tri-County Technical College?
Tri-County Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,700 students, White (71.4%), Black or African American (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tri-County Technical College?
About 38.9% of students at Tri-County Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tri-County Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $37,275 six years after entry and $40,101 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tri-County Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Tri-County Technical College public or private?
Tri-County Technical College is a public institution located in Pendleton, SC.
Is Tri-County Technical College an HBCU?
No. Tri-County Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tri-County Technical College a tribal college?
No. Tri-County Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tri-County Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tri-County Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.6%).
Is Tri-County Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tri-County Technical 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
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
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.