Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College Overview

Trident Technical College is a public, state school in the urban setting of Charleston, South Carolina. Trident Technical College was founded in 1964 and the school currently enrolls around 11,286 students a year, including 11,286 undergraduates.

Student Activities at Trident Technical College

Interested in music or performing? At Trident Technical College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Trident Technical College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Trident Technical College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Trident Technical College on the Student Life page.

2022 Trident Technical College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
In-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State	$8,571

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Is Trident Technical College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Trident Technical College offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Trident Technical College Acceptance Rate 2022

Trident Technical College is not competitive to get into. Around 80% of applicants get into Trident Technical College each year. Out of 3,524 applications received in 2022, 2,821 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Trident Technical College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 52% of students who start at Trident Technical College come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Trident Technical College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Trident Technical College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Trident Technical College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Trident Technical College's endowment was $5.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,590 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Trident Technical College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Trident Technical College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Trident Technical College.

Based on this information, does Trident Technical College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Trident Technical College a good school for you?

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Where is Trident Technical College Located?

Trident Technical College is located in the city of Charleston, South Carolina.

If you are interested in seeing Trident Technical College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Charleston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charleston International.

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