Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Trident Technical College, we project that on average students will pay -$1,666, while the advertised price of attendance is $19,220. That’s a difference of $20,886.
| Year | Net in-state price at Trident Technical College | In-state sticker price at Trident Technical College | Out-of-state sticker price at Trident Technical College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | -$1,666 | $19,220 | $22,870 |
| 24-25 | -$1,670 | $19,263 | $22,862 |
| 23-24 | -$1,674 | $19,306 | $22,853 |
| 22-23 | -$1,475 | $17,015 | $20,562 |
| 21-22 | $2,135 | $17,723 | $21,270 |
| 20-21 | $2,514 | $17,067 | $20,614 |
| 19-20 | $2,506 | $16,930 | $20,477 |
| 18-19 | $2,559 | $17,847 | $21,298 |
| 17-18 | $5,129 | $19,280 | $22,608 |
| 16-17 | $5,437 | $18,748 | $21,978 |
| 15-16 | $7,616 | $20,387 | $23,551 |
| 14-15 | $7,665 | $20,276 | $23,340 |
| 13-14 | $8,444 | $19,786 | $22,758 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Trident Technical College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $2,894, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around -$5,120. That's a difference of $8,014.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Trident Technical College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | -$4,557 |
| $30K-$48K | -$5,120 |
| $48K-$75K | -$2,495 |
| $75K-$110K | $378 |
| >$110K | $2,894 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Trident Technical College, over the last five years 22% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Trident Technical College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Trident Technical College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 29% | 24% |
| Asian | 25% | 38% |
| Black | 15% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 20% | 21% |
| White | 25% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 18% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 28% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Trident Technical College, about 58% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Trident Technical College has 18,427 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 63% of students are female.
And about 53% of students are white.