# Technical College of the Lowcountry

> Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public college in Beaufort, SC, with 1,679 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $16,785 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 12%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,721.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/technical-college-of-the-lowcountry-2685
- Location: Beaufort, SC, United States
- Setting: Distant town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Technical community college
- Official website: https://www.tcl.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 217712
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $6,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,204 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $16,785 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36.7% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 12% |
| First-year retention rate | 42% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $39,721 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,679 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Technical College of the Lowcountry tuition?

In-state tuition at Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,300 and out-of-state tuition is $12,204 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $16,785 a year.

### What is the average net price at Technical College of the Lowcountry?

The average net price at Technical College of the Lowcountry, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $16,785 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry?

12% of first-time, full-time students at Technical College of the Lowcountry graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Technical College of the Lowcountry?

The closest matches are Florence-Darlington Technical College, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, and Aiken Technical College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/technical-college-of-the-lowcountry-2685. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.