Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009910
- Phone: (843) 863-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,920Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)
9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC
About
Technical College of the Lowcountry, located in Beaufort South Carolina, traces its origin to the Mather School which was founded in 1968 to provide education for newly freed slaves. By 1967 the school was transferred over to the state as part of a campaign to establish a statewide technical college system. Over the next two decades as part of the South Carolina Technical College System the school went through multiple name revisions, eventually being given its current in 1988 to better reflect its service area and program offerings.
Academics
TCL offers a variety of programs and courses to assist student in their pursuit of career training or transfer opportunities. Career training programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field or industry with the purpose of seeking long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Technical College of the Lowcountry is an open enrollment institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for residents of its service area. As such the school maintains an open enrollment policy that admits any student that has earned a high school degree or equivalent or is eighteen years of age or older. Students are asked to supply relevant academic information and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students TCL accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $4,600-$5,500
- Out-of-State: $10,000-$12,120
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $190-$230 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $420-$510 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 86% | $5,472 |
Receiving Student Loans | 9% | $3,847 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Technical College of the Lowcountry may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus
- Massage Therapy & Bodywork Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (since 2011)
Campus: Technical College of the Lowcountry
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Technical College of the Lowcountry by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Accounting (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing Technology (A, C)
Construction Trades
Engineering Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, C)
- General Studies (C)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A, C)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Technical College of the Lowcountry.
- Trident Technical College in Pendleton, SC (52 miles away)
- Denmark Technical College in Spartanburg, SC (67 miles away)
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Tigerville, SC (78 miles away)
- Williamsburg Technical College in Denmark, SC (97 miles away)
- Aiken Technical College in Haverhill, MA (101 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main South Carolina colleges & universities profile page
- Compare other South Carolina community colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009910
- Phone: (843) 863-7000
- School Homepage