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Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC·Public·1,697 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,697 students.

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Accept
1,697
Students
$5,903
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$30,300
Earnings
10 yr
$6,431
Debt

About This School

Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public institution located in Beaufort, South Carolina with approximately 1,697 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,903 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) is a public community college in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, that serves the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.

This is a strong option for students in the Lowcountry region looking for an affordable path to a credential — at just $5,903/year average net price and $6,431 in median debt at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $30,300 a decade after enrollment suggest most graduates land in modest-paying roles, so it's worth being intentional about which program you choose and whether it connects to higher-earning fields like healthcare or skilled trades available in the area.

Founded
1868
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,044
Avg Net Price
$5,903
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$6,431

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,431
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,431
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black29%
Hispanic/Latino21%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,697 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Technical College of the Lowcountry

921 Ribaut Road

Beaufort, SC 29901-1288

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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