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Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, NC·Public·2,375 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,375 students.

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2,375
Students
$8,596
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Grad Rate
$28,300
Earnings
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About This School

Sandhills Community College is a public institution located in Pinehurst, North Carolina with approximately 2,375 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,596 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Sandhills Community College is a public community college in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Sandhills was chartered in 1963 and officially opened October 1, 1965. It was the first comprehensive community college authorized and established as the result of legislation passed by the 1963 General Assembly of North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Sandhills Community College has about 4,000 students enrolled in college-credit curriculum courses and over 11,000 students who take continuing-education courses annually.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $8,596/year after aid, the cost is genuinely affordable for a college in Pinehurst, making it a reasonable choice for students looking to complete general education requirements or earn a career-focused credential without taking on heavy debt. However, the median earnings of $28,300 a decade after enrollment are low, so if you're planning to stop at an associate degree, be realistic about the financial ceiling — this school works best as a stepping stone toward a four-year transfer or a specific vocational program with a clear local job market.

Founded
1963
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Computer Science6%
Education5%
Business & Marketing5%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,598
Avg Net Price
$8,596
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,375 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sandhills Community College

3395 Airport Rd

Pinehurst, NC 28374

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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