Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,564 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,606 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,453 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $-3,220 | State avg: $16,137. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.25% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 14.16% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Trident Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,606
Books and supplies
$1,495
Fees and remainder
$1,352
Sticker price
$11,453
Average net price
$-3,220
Average aid coverage
100%
$14,673 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Trident Technical College pays approximately $-3,220 per year after grants and aid. This is below the South Carolina average of $16,137 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Trident Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Carolina and national averages.
Trident Technical College net price
$-3,220
South Carolina average
$16,137
National average
$17,506
Trident Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,606 and average net price at $-3,220. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,606
Current net price
$-3,220
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Trident Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,253
Undergraduates
11,091
10-Year Median Earnings - Trident Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Trident Technical College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Trident Technical College?
Undergraduates
11,091
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.25%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
14.16%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.25% of Trident Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 14.16% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Trident Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Trident Technical College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Trident Technical College is listed at 7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29423-8067. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Trident Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College | Not available | $8,606 | $-3,220 | $38,253 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,420 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 98.09% | $37,370 | $21,002 | $72,085 |
| Clemson University | 38.05% | $39,498 | $22,112 | $71,513 |
| Wofford College | 58.59% | $54,100 | $28,984 | $68,964 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Trident Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Trident Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Trident Technical College tuition?
Trident Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,606.
What is Trident Technical College's average net price?
Trident Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $-3,220.
What is Trident Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,253 for Trident Technical College.
Is Trident Technical College accredited?
Trident Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Trident Technical College?
The local dataset lists 11,091 undergraduate students at Trident Technical College.
What percentage of Trident Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Trident Technical College in the local dataset is 27.25%.
What is the federal loan rate at Trident Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Trident Technical College in the local dataset is 14.16%.
Where should I verify Trident Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Trident Technical College or the latest official federal education data.