South Carolina  /  Financial aid

Paying for South Carolina

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what South Carolina actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run South Carolina's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$12,426/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$16,111/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$20,783/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$22,382/yr after aid
$110k+$24,449/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$31,148
In-state tuition$13,738
Out-of-state tuition$34,528
Room & board$17,334
Average net price$19,200
Students on aid72%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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