- Tri-County Technical College is a public community college in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. Established in 1962, Tri-County Technical College has four campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
School Highlights
Tri-County Technical College serves 5,890 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,890 students
- In-state tuition: $5,016
- Out-state tuition: $8,568
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Tri-County Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
212 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tri-County Technical College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Tri-County Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,890 students
1,975 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
3,401 students
661 students
# Part-Time Students
2,489 students
1,209 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,890 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,401 students
661 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,489 students
1,209 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
10%
29%
% White
75%
52%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$28,800
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 15% 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 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,016
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,568
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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