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Public, 2-Year
Pendleton, SC

Tri-County Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in SC. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,448

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

36.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,101

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Tri-County Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Pendleton, SC. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,448, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 36.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$8,896

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,101

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$92,114

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$193,124

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 37%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Tri-County Technical College is $9,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
53.3%
46.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
74.3%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more
4.9%
Asian
1.4%
Unknown
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,448

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,316
$30k - $48k$5,218
$48k - $75k$6,704
$75k+$7,971

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,000
Pell Grant Recipients40.4%
Using Federal Loans9.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment44.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$4,355
Avg. Pell Grant$6,832
Avg. State/Local Grant$5,662
Avg. Institutional Grant$1,630
Students Receiving Grants95.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

52.8%

Success

36.8%

In-State Cost

$4,448

Age 25+ Students

16.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 7

Working at 6yr

2,601 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pendleton (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pendleton (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.