Real costs by state · South Carolina · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 16 South Carolina public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $11,560 and $24,833 per year — the lowest at University of South Carolina-Sumter. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | $17,964 | $11,560 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | $18,682 | $12,310 |
| University of South Carolina-Union | $19,112 | $13,146 |
| Francis Marion University | $23,850 | $13,788 |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | $19,297 | $14,089 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $21,540 | $16,046 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $26,692 | $16,350 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $25,124 | $17,356 |
| Lander University | $27,277 | $18,319 |
| Winthrop University | $30,710 | $18,518 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $24,353 | $19,001 |
| College of Charleston | $32,362 | $20,089 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $33,880 | $20,620 |
| South Carolina State University | $30,015 | $22,587 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $31,638 | $24,478 |
| Clemson University | $35,015 | $24,833 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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