Technical College of the Lowcountry

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	42%
On-time graduation rate	12%

Located in Beaufort, South Carolina, Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry 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.

Technical College of the Lowcountry 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Technical College of the Lowcountry emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry is reported to be 12%, 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry is 42% , 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry 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

$5,740

Cost of attendance at Technical College of the Lowcountry 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

$11,020

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

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Technical College of the Lowcountry received on average $6,364 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.

$6,364

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	87	53%	$4,473	$389,119
Other Federal Grant	134	82%	$3,432	$459,904
State Grant/Scholarships	113	69%	$4,306	$486,596
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	13	8%	$1,115	$14,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	151	93%	$6,364	$961,000

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry students is 12.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 6.5%.

12.1%

African American 10.0% 3 students
white 15.6% 15 students
hispanic 7.7% 3 students

Service Offerings

Technical College of the Lowcountry provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

Technical College of the Lowcountry 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

Weekend/evening classes

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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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