Image by Flickr user Teddy Under the plan, College of Charleston in-state tuition would rise $302 next year.

(Updates at the bottom.) Last week The Citadel proposed a 3% tuition hike for in state students (6% out of state) and now the College of Charleston is looking to raise in-state tuition by 3.15% (4% out of state).

Both plans still need final approval.

In 2010 South Carolina capped annual rises in tuition to 7% — or else schools face state funding penalties.

Update June 10: Citadel approves

On Saturday, the Citadel Board of Visitors approved the 3% increase for in-state cadets and 6.4% increase for out-of-state cadets.

Tuition and fees for South Carolina cadets will increase from $10,216 to $10,523 for in-state cadets and from $27,033 to $28,776 for out-of-state cadets. The Citadel Graduate College will see a 2% increase for both in- and out-of-state students. 

On Monday, June 11, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees will meet and is expected to discuss approving that school's proposed 3.15% tuition increase.

Update June 12: College of Charleston approves

The College of Charleston has joined the Citadel in approving higher tuition rates for the 2012-2013 academic year.

The College of Charleston Board of Trustees on Monday approved the tuition increase of 3.15% for in-state undergraduate students and a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate students.

For 2012-2013, undergraduate South Carolina students will pay $9,918 in annual tuition. Out-of-state students will pay $25,304. Graduate School tuition will be $10,910 for in-state residents and $27,834 for out-of-state residents.