Trident Technical College
Trident Technical College (TTC) is located in Charleston, South Carolina and is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. It was formed back in 1973 when the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center merged with Palmer College. The school enrolls around 12,000 students each semester. TTC offers various associate’s degree programs, certificates, and diplomas that will help students to chase their career-based dreams.
The TTC nursing program allows students to earn practical nursing diplomas or associate’s degrees in nursing. This is a sequential program that allows nursing students to prepare themselves for progressive roles of nursing practice. Students will learn to perform as LPNs first and then as RNs if they continue in the program. There is also a transition program that allows current LPNs to pursue becoming RNs. There are going to be classroom experiences, simulation labs, and clinical experience that take place at local hospitals. This nursing program has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students13,271 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 152 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 30 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences 01/01/2001 - Current |
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1990 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/1999 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $177/credit | |
| In State Students | $196/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $335/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 | $7,965 | $8,820 | $15,075 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,390 | $13,720 | $23,450 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,125 | $24,500 | $41,875 |
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, 91% of Trident Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,623 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,202 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 85% | $3,185 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,885 |
| Federal Student Loans | 17% | $5,048 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,157 |
$5,437
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,364 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,568 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,759 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,624 |
| Over $110,000$8,191 |
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Student Population
13,271
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,977
Women
5,294
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
58% |
|
Black/African American |
28% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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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.
