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South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, NC·Public·1,555 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,555 students.

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1,555
Students
$4,072
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$28,000
Earnings
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Debt

About This School

South Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Polkton, North Carolina with approximately 1,555 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,072 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

South Piedmont Community College is a public community college in North Carolina consisting of two campuses and two auxiliary centers in Anson and Union counties. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,072/year after aid, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the region, making it a smart choice for students watching their budget or building toward a four-year transfer. However, median earnings of $28,000 a decade after enrollment are on the lower end, so if your goal is a high-earning career, make sure the specific program you're pursuing actually leads there — outcomes vary significantly by field at community colleges like this one.

Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science8%
Education5%
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
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Avg Net Price
$4,072
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,000
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

White49%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,555 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South Piedmont Community College

680 Highway 74 West

Polkton, NC 28135

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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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