Student Cost Estimates
Cost Estimates
Listed below are examples of the average cost of attendance for a full-time student at Midlands Technical College.
Sample 9 month budgets are based on 12 credits per term for the 2023-24 Academic year.
| STUDENT LIVING WITH PARENTS, IN COUNTY | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,948.00 |
| Fees | $138.00 |
| Room/Board | $6,730.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,578.00 |
| Transportation | $2,949.00 |
| Personal | $2,589.00 |
| Total | $19,932.00 |
| STUDENT LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, IN COUNTY | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,948.00 |
| Fees | $138.00 |
| Room/Board | $13,458.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,578.00 |
| Transportation | $2,949.00 |
| Personal | $2,589.00 |
| Total | $26,660.00 |
All components of the cost of attendance budgets are for the 2023-2024 academic year (Fall and Spring terms). The figures reflect estimated costs for a student enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) per term.
The EFC provided on your Student Aid Report (SAR), is the dollar amount that you and/or your family are expected to contribute to your cost of education, according to Federal Methodology. The amount of need based financial aid a student can receive is the difference between the cost of attendance minus your EFC and any other source of aid you might receive such as scholarships.
Cost of Attendance (COA) - (EFC + Other Aid) = Financial Need
Because some financial aid funds are limited, it is not always possible to meet a student's full financial need. Therefore, we recommend you apply early each year (studentaid.gov) to make sure you receive the best possible financial aid package you are eligible for.
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*Total tuition and fees (most current data available as of May 2025). Source: College Tuition Compare," 2024 Tuition Comparison between South Carolina Colleges," which sources its data from IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics.
**Midlands Technical College (MTC) offers lower tuition and fee rates for students who reside in-district (Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties); the lowest rates for all other colleges listed are for in-state.