Technical College Of The Lowcountry
Location and Contact Information
921 Ribaut RoadBeaufort, SC 29901-1288
USA
Main Tel: (800) 768-8252
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Technical College of the Lowcountry, also known as TCL, is located in Beaufort, South Carolina. It traces its history to the formation of the Mather School in 1868. It became Mather Industrial School in 1932. The school merged with Benedict College of Columbia, South Carolina, in 1967. It was renamed Beaufort Regional Training Center in 1970 and Beaufort Technical Education Center in 1972. After a few more name changes, the college adopted its current name in 1988. TCL is divided into the following academic divisions:
- Arts & Sciences Division
- Business Technologies Division
- Division of Health Sciences
- Industrial Technologies Division
TCL has various student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, TCL Future Entrepreneurship Club, Presidential Ambassadors, Alpha Lambda Beta, Great Radiographers in the South, and Student Nurses Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, law, beauty and cosmetology, therapy and counseling, engineering technician, and office and administration.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,436 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid
Technical College Of The Lowcountry participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 89% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 89% | $4,062 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $440 |
| Federal Grant | 60% | $4,493 |
| Pell Grant | 57% | $3,423 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $5,662 |
| State or Local Grant | 58% | $1,566 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 12% | $4,022 |
| Federal Loan | 12% | $4,022 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Technical College Of The Lowcountry:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus | Birmingham, AL | 3,609 |
| 2 | Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | 3,538 |
| 3 | Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | 2,884 |
| 4 | Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont, TX | 2,885 |
| 5 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | 2,139 |
| 6 | Bishop State Community College | Mobile, AL | 3,215 |
| 7 | Texas State Technical College-West Texas | Sweetwater, TX | 1,842 |
| 8 | Eastern Gateway Community College | Steubenville, OH | 1,832 |
| 9 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 1,817 |
| 10 | Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 2,429 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 183 | 14 |
| < 1 year certificate | 121 | 18 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 56 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 48 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,105 in 2009-2010 (1,553 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant