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Trident Technical College

General Information

Name: Trident Technical College
Address: 7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29423-8067
Phone:

  • General information: (843) 574-6111
  • Financial aid office: (843) 574-6110
  • Admissions office: (843) 574-6125

Website: www.tridenttech.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$3,114$2,950$2,688
        In-state$3,458$3,276$2,984
        Out-of-state$5,898$5,586$5,274
Books and supplies$900$860$860
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,000$5,900$5,820
        Other expenses$2,300$2,200$2,100
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,300$2,200$2,100

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$12,314$11,910$11,468
        Off-campus with family$6,314$6,010$5,648
In-state
        Off-campus$12,658$12,236$11,764
        Off-campus with family$6,658$6,336$5,944
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$15,098$14,546$14,054
        Off-campus with family$9,098$8,646$8,234

Room and Board and Other Expenses will vary depending upon location

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 91%
  • Federal grants: 46%
  • State/local grants: 67%
  • Institutional grants: 4%
  • Student loans: 33%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2763
  • State/local grants:$1680
  • Institutional grants:$879
  • Student loans:$2621

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$25

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 11407
First-time student retention: 55%
Overall graduation rate: 9%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 44%
    • Part Time: 56%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 36%
    • Women: 64%

White non-hispanic: 65%
Black non-hispanic: 28%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 2%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 3%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping - Certificate
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management - Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business/Commerce, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry - Certificate
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies - Certificate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production - Certificate
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other - Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying - Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate, Certificate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant - Certificate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate, Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General - Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
  • Institutional Food Workers - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work - Associate, Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate, Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate, Certificate


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