Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College is a mid-sized, public institution in Charleston, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10,512 students. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,253.

Open

Acceptance

$1,406

Net price

10,512

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,406

Average net price

$4,546

In-state tuition

$8,620

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,495

Books & supplies

$13,408

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

13%

Students with federal loans

$13,029

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$1,057

$30–48K

$516

$48–75K

$1,141

$75–110K

$2,174

$110K+

$6,542

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing25.6%

Humanities19.7%

Business15.3%

Computer Science10.0%

Personal & Culinary Services6.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.5%

Visual & Performing Arts3.2%

Multidisciplinary2.4%

Engineering Tech2.1%

Construction Trades1.6%

After Graduation

$38,253

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,306

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

59%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,261

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,512

Total enrollment

63%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

47%

Black

31%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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