Technical College of the Lowcountry
Technical College of the Lowcountry is one of the twenty public 2-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in Beaufort town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,314 students attend the school. Every year 13% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Technical College of the Lowcountry's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,824, and fees were $196. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,384 and $196 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students2,314 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate46% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 64 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 4 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1987 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 03/01/1998 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $176/credit | |
In State Students | $201/credit | |
Out of State Students | $391/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,920 | $9,045 | $17,595 |
ADN | 70 | $12,320 | $14,070 | $27,370 |
BSN | 125 | $22,000 | $25,125 | $48,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of Technical College of the Lowcountry's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 58% | $4,714 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $3,271 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 78% | $2,435 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $625 |
Federal Student Loans | 16% | $3,250 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,246
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,703 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,145 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,984 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000$12,065 |
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Student Population
2,314
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,590
Women
724
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
47% |
Black/African American |
34% |
Hispanic |
12% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.