Tri-County Technical College

7900 U.S. Hwy 76
Pendleton, SC 29670
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Tri-County Technical College serves 7,243 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,016
  • Out-state tuition: $8,568
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tri-County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 485 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tri-County Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
485 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Tri-County Technical College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,243 students
2,253 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,480 students
622 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,763 students
1,349 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Tri-County Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Carolina.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
724 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,480 students
605 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,763 students
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
9%
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% Black
10%
29%
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% White
75%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tri-County Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3454%
0.2579%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.172%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$28,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,016 is less than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,568 is less than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,692
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,568
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Tri-County Technical College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Tri-County Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Tri-County Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tri-County Technical College cost?
Tri-County Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,016 for In-State students and $8,568 for Out-State students.
What schools are Tri-County Technical College often compared to?
Tri-County Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Tri-County Technical College's ranking?
Tri-County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,016
  • Out-state tuition: $8,568
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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