Aiken Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Aiken Technical College is a public community college in Graniteville, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,925 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,807 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,174. Student demographics in federal data include White (43.5%) and Black or African American (38.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,174
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,807 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,925 35.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,146
- Room & Board: $10,800 annual estimate
Aiken Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Aiken Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aiken Technical College?
Aiken Technical College is located in Graniteville, SC (ZIP 29829).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Aiken Technical College public or private?
Aiken Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Aiken Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,174 in-state, $7,924 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,807.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,566 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,659 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,048 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,207 |
| $110,001+ | $10,230 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,696.
How big is Aiken Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,146 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aiken Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.50%.
First-year retention: 53.2%.
What do graduates of Aiken Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $32,231 six years after entry; $39,225 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,250.
49.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aiken Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (86 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (57 completions)
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician (52 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (35 completions)
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician (31 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (29 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (24 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 completions)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aiken Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.50%; median earnings $39,225 at 10 years; net price $4,807. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,174
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aiken Technical College was $5,174.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,807
2024 Value
In 2024 Aiken Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,807.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,228 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,807 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,696 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,696 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,020 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,994 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Aiken Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.76% 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 Aiken 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 Aiken 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 | $3,818 | $9,630 | $5,371 |
| 2014 | $3,787 | $9,489 | $4,842 |
| 2015 | $4,352 | $8,224 | $5,503 |
| 2016 | $4,348 | $6,634 | $2,411 |
| 2017 | $4,468 | $6,830 | $3,280 |
| 2018 | $4,656 | $6,850 | $1,543 |
| 2019 | $4,826 | $6,880 | $1,854 |
| 2020 | $4,946 | $6,880 | $3,353 |
| 2021 | $4,946 | $6,880 | $3,192 |
| 2022 | $4,946 | $6,880 | $4,482 |
| 2023 | $5,044 | $6,916 | $5,350 |
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
Aiken Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,925 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (38.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). About 49.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aiken Technical College in 2024 is 1,925 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,146 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.2%
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 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.77% 100% Completion Time
33.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.77% of students graduating from Aiken 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: 23% male / 77% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician: 79% male / 21% 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 Aiken Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,250 Median Student Debt
$39,225 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1939.99% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Aiken Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 86 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions
3. Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician: 52 completions
4. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 35 completions
5. Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician: 31 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 29 completions
7. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 24 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 23 completions
9. Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Aiken Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aiken Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aiken Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,782
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,384
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Aiken Technical College is a public institution located in Graniteville, 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,925 students. Student body composition includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (38.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.50%. Approximately 49.46% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Graniteville, SC 29829
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.50% graduation rate at Aiken Technical 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 Aiken Technical College located?
Aiken Technical College is located in Graniteville, SC.
How much does Aiken Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,174 and average net price is $4,807 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Aiken Technical College?
Aiken Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,146 students, White (43.5%), Black or African American (38.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aiken Technical College?
About 47.5% of students at Aiken Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Aiken Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $32,231 six years after entry and $39,225 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aiken Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aiken Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,250.
Is Aiken Technical College public or private?
Aiken Technical College is a public institution located in Graniteville, SC.
Is Aiken Technical College an HBCU?
No. Aiken Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aiken Technical College a tribal college?
No. Aiken Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Aiken Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aiken Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.3%).
Is Aiken Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aiken 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.