Tri-County Technical College is a public college located in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Profile

Geographical location: The college is located in Pendleton, South Carolina. The campus is in a suburban environment with beautiful natural scenery around it, providing students with a relatively quiet learning atmosphere. At the same time, it is close to urban facilities, which is convenient for students' daily life and entertainment.

History: The school has a long history of development. In the process of continuous development, it has gradually formed its own educational characteristics and advantages. It is committed to cultivating various technical talents for the local community and has made important contributions to the development of the regional economy.

School size: The school is of moderate size, with a total enrollment of 5,582 in 2020-2021, including 3,120 full-time students and 2,462 part-time students.

Academic education

Major settings: The college offers degree and certificate courses in 27 different fields, covering liberal arts, registered nursing, electromechanical technology and other professional fields, among which liberal arts and science, registered nursing, electromechanical technology and other majors are more popular.

Teaching mode: Focus on practical teaching, through cooperation with local enterprises and institutions, provide students with internship and practice opportunities, so that students can apply what they have learned to actual work, and improve students' professional skills and employment competitiveness.

Transfer opportunities: The college has performed well in student transfers, ranking in the top 1% nationwide, providing a good transfer path for students who are willing to continue their studies. Many students can successfully transfer to a four-year university after graduation to continue their undergraduate degree.

Faculty

The college has a high-quality faculty team with a teacher-student ratio of 18:1. The teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching and practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Student Life

Campus Activities: The school often holds various colorful campus activities, such as academic lectures, cultural festivals, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life, enhance communication and interaction between students, and cultivate students' teamwork spirit and comprehensive quality.

Student Organizations: There are a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects. Students can participate in corresponding organizations and clubs according to their interests and hobbies to expand their interests and hobbies and interpersonal networks.

Life services: The school provides students with a series of life service facilities, including academic libraries, employment services, life experience credit recognition, counseling services, graduate placement services, etc., to meet students' learning and life needs.

Admission and Financial Aid

Admission requirements: The school implements an open admissions policy with a relatively low application threshold. It also provides credit recognition for students with relevant life experience, recognizes the professional knowledge and skills acquired by students in life, and converts them into corresponding credits.

Tuition and funding: In 2020-2021, the tuition and fees for in-district students are $4,448, the tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,830, and the tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,304. The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods. 84% of undergraduates can receive grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $5,602.