Sandhills Community College
About Sandhills Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Sandhills Community College teaches in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and trains students to run the golf courses the town is famous for, alongside nursing and allied health.
Founded
1963
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Students
2,539
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
52.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,040
Out-of-state: $6,648
Avg Net Price
$4,157
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$31,656
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
52.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
80.2%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.4%
$/Student
$6.7K
Class Size
Medium
While 52.8% finish in 4 years, 80.2% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,040
In-State
$6,648
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,709
After Financial Aid
$4,157
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,674
Receive Grants
28.4%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $2,040/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,157.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Sandhills Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.4%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,710
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Sandhills Community College.
Gender
64.4%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,539
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.8%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
21.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 64% of the student body. 45.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
2,539
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Sandhills Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 57 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Volleyball
Student Athletes
57
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
46% / 54%
26
Men
31
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Sandhills Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$31,656
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$22K
317 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$52K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
18 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
17 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
16 grads
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.