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Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)
- 921 Ribaut Road
- Beaufort, SC 29901
- OPEID College Code: 00991000
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- General Phone: (800) 768-8252
- President: Dr. Anne S Mcnutt
- Website: www.tcl.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,893
- College Alias: TCL
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TCL Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 51% | 50% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,207 | $1,613 | $595 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 163 | 113 | 108 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,150 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,861 | $5,882 | $5,882 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $900 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $5,600 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,225 | $5,600 | $4,225 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,250 | $3,900 | $3,750 |
| Out of State | $7,961 | $6,782 | $6,632 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,350 | $14,000 | $13,850 |
| Out of State | $18,061 | $16,882 | $16,732 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,475 | $8,125 | $7,975 |
| Out of State | $12,186 | $11,007 | $10,857 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,893 Undergraduate: 1,893
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 550 Female: 1,343
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 550 Female: 1,343
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 616 Part-Time: 1,277
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 616 Part-Time: 1,277
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 805 | 43% |
| Asian | 26 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 5% |
| White | 922 | 49% |
| Unknown | 39 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 117 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 345 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 249 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 277 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 321 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 188 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 129 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 171 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 82 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 261 | 140 | 121 |
| Faculty Status | 128 | 49 | 79 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 126 | 47 | 79 |
| Primarily Instruction | 126 | 47 | 79 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 37 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 82 | 51 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 10 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,978 (47) | $50,043 (19) | $49,934 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,978 (47) | $50,043 (19) | $49,934 (28) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 9% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 2% |
| Female | 14% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 13% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
