Tri-County Technical College (TCTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	30%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Pendleton, South Carolina, TCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Tri-County Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at TCTC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at TCTC is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at TCTC is 30% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at TCTC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,830

Cost of attendance at Tri-County Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,304

Cost of attendance at Tri-County Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Tri-County Technical College received on average $7,786 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,786

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	603	33%	$7,045	$4,248,248
Other Federal Grant	1,417	77%	$3,743	$5,303,644
State Grant/Scholarships	1,602	87%	$4,943	$7,919,105
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	160	9%	$2,082	$333,141
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,741	95%	$7,786	$13,555,890

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tri-County Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tri-County Technical College students is 36.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.6%.

36.2%

asian 23.1% 6 students
African American 21.5% 28 students
white 39.0% 592 students
unknown 16.7% 2 students
hispanic 31.4% 49 students
Mixed Race 22.6% 19 students

Service Offerings

Tri-County Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tri-County Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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