Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · Public two-year · Rural: Fringe
3,824undergraduates
$11,169average net price per year
48%finish in 3 years
70%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
35 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (23 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (260 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (10)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (2 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate (4 awarded)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Certificate (1-2 years) (10 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Medical Office Management/Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
- Pre-Nursing Studies Associate (3 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (13 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (51 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (6 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (5)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (3 awarded)
- Surveying Technology/Surveying Associate (11 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting and Finance Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (7 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
- Office Management and Supervision Associate (4 awarded)
Education (1)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (27 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (3)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (3)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (3 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (2)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Information Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (18 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Associate (9 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Associate (5 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Building/Property Maintenance Associate (2 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $2,040
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $6,598
- Books and supplies
- $868
- Total cost living at home
- $10,520
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $7,978 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $8,517 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $9,799 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $10,159 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,416 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 85%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 83%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,711
- Got a grant from the college
- 42%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,904
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 32%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 0%
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 29%
- Finished in 3 years
- 48%
- Finished in 4 years
- 45%
- Transferred to another college
- 20%
- Came back for year two
- 70%
| Pell grant students | 37% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 55% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 174 | 51% |
| Men | 158 | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 40% (small group) |
| Asian | 4 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 35 | 29% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 38% |
| White | 181 | 54% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 47% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 47 | 49% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 285 | 35% | 29% |
| Started here, part-time | 182 | 18% | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 177 | 45% | 20% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 186 | 30% | 38% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,824
- Undergraduates
- 3,824
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,242
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,582
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 21%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 37%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 63% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 7% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Fringe
- Address
- 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC, 28374
- County
- Moore County
- Part of
- North Carolina Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.