Sandhills Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Sandhills CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Sandhills Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Sandhills CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sandhills CC is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

Sandhills CC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,764

Cost of attendance at Sandhills Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,908

Cost of attendance at Sandhills Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Sandhills Community College received on average $4,553 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,553

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	132	40%	$6,231	$822,539
Other Federal Grant	268	81%	$3,353	$898,724
State Grant/Scholarships	199	60%	$565	$112,372
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	120	36%	$1,741	$208,977
Total Grant & Scholarships	268	81%	$4,553	$1,220,073

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sandhills Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sandhills Community College students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.6%.

41.6%

asian 37.5% 3 students
African American 26.4% 19 students
white 49.8% 152 students
unknown 31.2% 5 students
hispanic 34.2% 26 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Sandhills Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sandhills Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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