Tri-County Technical College
Location and Contact Information
7900 U.S. Hwy 76Pendleton, SC 29670
USA
Main Tel: (864) 646-1500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Tri-County Technical College,TCTC, is a two-year public college located in South Carolina that was established in 1962. It is among the 16 public technical colleges under the South Carolina Technical College System. The college offers various quality educational programs for its students in subject areas including business and human services, industrial and engineering technology and health education. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students in credit programs on an annual basis.
There are many student organizations and clubs on campus including the Environmental Club, the Forensics Team, Lambda Chi Nu, the Student Nurses Association and the Student Government Association. The students also participate in a variety of sports such as soccer and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in office and administration, production trades, computer science and engineering, and media.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- 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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,504 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,032 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid
Tri-County Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 91% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,747 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $1,033 |
| Federal Grant | 33% | $3,679 |
| Pell Grant | 33% | $3,409 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $889 |
| State or Local Grant | 76% | $2,779 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 17% | $3,394 |
| Federal Loan | 16% | $3,231 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $5,195 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Tri-County Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunxis Community College | Farmington, CT | 4,328 |
| 2 | Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 8,298 |
| 3 | Ivy Tech Community College-Bloominton | Bloomington, IN | 5,385 |
| 4 | Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA | 9,823 |
| 5 | Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa, OK | 4,871 |
| 6 | Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette | Lafayette, IN | 6,685 |
| 7 | Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | 6,975 |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest | Evansville, IN | 5,351 |
| 9 | Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | 5,062 |
| 10 | Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 5,511 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 485 | 19 |
| < 1 year certificate | 191 | 18 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 172 | 8 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 122 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,730 in 2009-2010 (4,666 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies