Trident Technical College
Public, 2-year
7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29423-8067
Quick Facts
11,091
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
$33,306
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,564
In-State Tuition
-$3,220
Avg Net Price
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Trident Technical College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 7000 Rivers Avenue |
| City | Charleston, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29423-8067 |
| County | Charleston County |
President/Chief Administrator: Mary Thornley (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 11,091 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 49.3% |
| Black | 30.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 37.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 61.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,564
In-State Tuition
$8,606
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,453
Total Cost of Attendance
-$3,220
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 27% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 14% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 27% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $13,029 |
| Median Total Debt | $6,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,826 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 29% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | -$4,034 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | -$4,533 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | -$2,209 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $335 |
| $110,001+ | $2,562 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$33,306
6 Years After
$35,256
8 Years After
$38,253
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $17,452 | 75th percentile: $50,106
Earnings by Family Income Background
$30,262
Low Income
$39,223
Middle Income
$38,725
High Income
Student Outcomes
68%
Part-Time Retention
29%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,593
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,186
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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