The tuition for the 2009 – 2010 academic year is;

Charges Per Semester

• Full-time degree seeking student fee (includes course credit) $9,936
• Required hand tools $200-$300 (approximately)
• Estimated costs for textbooks $100-$200 (approximately)
• Part-time student fee per semester hour $675 *
• Non-Degree seeking student fee per semester hour $675 **

* Part time student is defined as any student who is enrolled in 12 credit hours or less
**Call the Academic Affairs office for details at 843-577-5245.

Students are required to have their own hand tools as specified by each trade faculty. Tools needed for each field of study vary widely. Textbooks are sold through University Books of Charleston located at 360 King Street. Each workshop has a variety of equipment and tools in the shop based upon the trade specialty. The first year will be the largest expenditure for tools.