Sandhills Community College
Sandhills Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pinehurst, NC. Sandhills Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Sandhills Community College is $2,648 for North Carolina residents and $8,792 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% from last year at SCC.
- Total 3,778 students have enrolled in SCC and, of that, 1,463 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SCC offers 76 programs and 15 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of SCC is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Sandhills Community College is $2,648 for North Carolina residents and $8,792 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,764 | $8,908 |
| 2021 | $2,764 | $8,908 |
| 2022 | $2,764 | $8,908 |
| 2023 | $2,764 | $8,908 |
| 2024 | $2,648 | $8,792 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Sandhills Community College offers 73 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 10 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Sandhills Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 5 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 73 | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 11 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 6 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 3 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 304 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 60 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 38 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 16 |
Student Population
Total 3,778 students have enrolled to Sandhills Community College. By gender, there are 1,408 male and 2,370 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.59 to 1.
Sandhills Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,463 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 104 | 24 | 80 |
| Asian | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 605 | 176 | 429 |
| Hispanic | 546 | 186 | 360 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 1,964 | 801 | 1,163 |
| Two or More Races | 179 | 74 | 105 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 320 | 119 | 201 |
| Total | 3,778 | 1,408 | 2,370 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Sandhills Community College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $4,764 and 75% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 74% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,764 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 115 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 264 |