Trident Technical College

Overview

Trident Technical College (TTC) is a public community college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1964, TTC serves the Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties with a main campus situated in the vicinity of a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture. The college offers a diverse spectrum of academic programs including popular majors in healthcare, business, information technology, and engineering technology, tailored to meet the workforce needs of the region. While TTC is an open-admissions institution, the college has a holistic application process that is designed to place students in programs appropriate to their academic preparedness. Trident Technical College does not offer on-campus housing, encouraging a commuter environment where students engage with the campus during their scheduled classes and activities. The college emphasizes practical, career-focused education, although it does not specifically spotlight an athletic program as a cornerstone of its campus identity.

Trident Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  3,969 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,820 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,024 plus fees of $35.