Total Program Costs & Duration for 2024–2025 official rates (on-campus)
| University | Program Type & Duration | Total Resident Cost (USD / NPR) |
Total Non-Resident Cost (USD / NPR) |
Acceptance Rate | Scholarship Chance for International Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 | MS Computer Science ~2 Years (4 semesters, full-time) |
$27,472 3,854,871 NPR |
$59,520 8,351,846 NPR |
~62% (overall published) | Moderate — departmental GAs/RAs available but competitive |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634 | MS Computer Science (On-campus) ~2 Years (4 semesters) |
$27,124 3,806,040 NPR |
$58,552 8,216,017 NPR |
Graduate rate not published (UG ~47%) | Moderate–High — regular TA/RA positions in CS dept., competitive |
| Winthrop University 701 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29733 | MS / Graduate Program (on-campus) ≈30 credits (~2 years) |
$14,370 2,016,398 NPR |
$14,370 2,016,398 NPR |
Not publicly listed for grads | Limited — some merit awards and assistantships, fewer for internationals |
| College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424 | Graduate Programs (on-campus) ~2 Years (est.) |
$31,680 4,445,338 NPR |
$31,680 4,445,338 NPR |
Overall (UG) ~72%; grad not separately published | Moderate — some GA positions exist but funding is limited |
| Charleston Southern University 9200 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 | MS Computer Science (on-campus) ~30 credits (≈2 years) |
$20,250 2,841,480 NPR |
$20,250 2,841,480 NPR |
Not published (institution generally less selective) | Limited — some discounts/aid; fewer TA/RA roles |