Sandhills Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Sandhills Community College is a public community college in Pinehurst, North Carolina, serving roughly 2,539 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,157 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,040. Student demographics in federal data include White (52.0%) and Black or African American (18.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,157 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,539 44.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 26.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,351
- Room & Board: $17,780 annual estimate
Sandhills Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Sandhills Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sandhills Community College?
Sandhills Community College is located in Pinehurst, NC (ZIP 28374).
Is Sandhills Community College public or private?
Sandhills Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Sandhills Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,040 in-state, $6,648 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,157.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,674 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,988 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,713 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,778 |
| $110,001+ | $12,360 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,160.
How big is Sandhills Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,539 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,351 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sandhills Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.79%.
First-year retention: 80.2%.
What do graduates of Sandhills Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,363 six years after entry; $31,656 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
28.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sandhills Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (260 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (48 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (36 completions)
- Information Technology (31 completions)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (28 completions)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping (26 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (26 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (23 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sandhills Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.79%; median earnings $31,656 at 10 years; net price $4,157. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sandhills Community College was $2,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,157
2024 Value
In 2024 Sandhills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,157.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,628 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,157 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,592 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,780 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,080 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,900 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$83,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sandhills Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sandhills Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sandhills Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,385 | $8,529 | $8,595 |
| 2014 | $2,385 | $8,529 | $9,073 |
| 2015 | $2,401 | $8,545 | $9,258 |
| 2016 | $2,598 | $8,742 | $10,087 |
| 2017 | $2,598 | $8,742 | $9,257 |
| 2018 | $2,598 | $8,742 | $8,385 |
| 2019 | $2,764 | $8,908 | $6,970 |
| 2020 | $2,764 | $8,908 | $9,466 |
| 2021 | $2,764 | $8,908 | $14,877 |
| 2022 | $2,764 | $8,908 | $10,144 |
| 2023 | $2,040 | $6,598 | $8,596 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sandhills Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,539 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.0%), Black or African American (18.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). About 28.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sandhills Community College in 2024 is 2,539 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,351 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.83% 100% Completion Time
52.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.83% of students graduating from Sandhills Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 2% male / 98% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sandhills Community College.
Return on Investment
$31,656 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1803.78% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Sandhills Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 260 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 51 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 48 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 36 completions
5. Information Technology: 31 completions
6. Computer Engineering Technology/Technician: 28 completions
7. Landscaping and Groundskeeping: 26 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 26 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Sandhills Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sandhills Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sandhills Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,275
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,716
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sandhills Community College is a public institution located in Pinehurst, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 2,539 students. Student body composition includes White (52.0%), Black or African American (18.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 52.79%. Approximately 28.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Sandhills Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandhills Community College located?
Sandhills Community College is located in Pinehurst, NC.
How much does Sandhills Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,040 and average net price is $4,157 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,780 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sandhills Community College?
Sandhills Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,351 students, White (52.0%), Black or African American (18.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sandhills Community College?
About 45.8% of students at Sandhills Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sandhills Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,363 six years after entry and $31,656 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sandhills Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Sandhills Community College public or private?
Sandhills Community College is a public institution located in Pinehurst, NC.
Is Sandhills Community College an HBCU?
No. Sandhills Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sandhills Community College a tribal college?
No. Sandhills Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sandhills Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sandhills Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.9%).
Is Sandhills Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sandhills Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.