College statistics
- Address:
- 7900 U.S. Hwy 76
Pendleton, SC
29670 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.tctc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,256
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $11,815
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $56,372,623
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Tri-County Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Pendleton, South Carolina, serving the surrounding region with career-focused and transfer-oriented programs. The suburban setting gives it a more intimate feel than a large university while still offering solid academic resources and workforce training options.
The college enrolls about 5,780 students and keeps costs low—in-state tuition runs $6,008 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $11,096. That affordability is a real draw for students who want to start their college journey without taking on heavy debt or who are exploring their options before transferring to a four-year school.
The six-year graduation rate sits at 39.1 percent, which is worth understanding: many students at community colleges are part-time, working adults, or they're using the school as a stepping stone to a university rather than finishing a degree here. Tri-County is best suited for students who want hands-on training in technical fields, need flexible scheduling, or want to complete their first two years affordably before moving on to a bachelor's degree program elsewhere.