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Sandhills Community College

Community CollegeRural: Fringe

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

NursingAllied HealthBusinessTransfer Pathways

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

Low GraduationHigh Graduation
52.8%

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

52%
18.7%
13.9%
4.5%
1.6%
0.4%
White
Black
Hispanic
Multiracial
Asian
International

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

RuralCity
Rural: Fringe

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

MenWomen
17
Volleyball
16
Basketball
14
Beach VB
10
Golf

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

$28K
6yr
$26K
8yr
$32K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Liberal 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sandhills Community College

How much does Sandhills Community College cost?
Tuition at Sandhills Community College is $2,040 for in-state students and $6,648 for out-of-state students. Tuition is $2,040/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,157.
What is the graduation rate at Sandhills Community College?
Sandhills Community College has a graduation rate of 52.8%. 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.
How much do Sandhills Community College graduates earn?
The median earnings for Sandhills Community College graduates is $31,656 ten years after enrollment. Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.

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.