- The mission of Sandhills Community College is to provide educational programs of the highest quality to all the people of Sandhills.
School Highlights
Sandhills Community College serves 4,115 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,115 students
- In-state tuition: $2,385
- Out-state tuition: $8,529
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 186 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Sandhills Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
186 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
51
Student Body
The student population of Sandhills Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Sandhills Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,115 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,302 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
2,813 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
322 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,302 students
650 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,813 students
1,517 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
719 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
16%
22%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,200
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,385 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,529 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,385
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,529
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2007)
$2,625
$2,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
16
ACT Math
n/a
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BasketballCross Country
GolfTrack and Field
Volleyball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sandhills Community College was established in December 1963 under authority of the 1963 State Community College Act. Following the leadership of Representative H. Clifton Blue, Moore County citizens petitioned the State Board of Education for approval to establish a community college in the county and voted overwhelmingly for a one million dollar bond issue for construction and a tax levy for operation and maintenance of facilities. Before the end of 1963, a board of trustees had been named, an organizational meeting held, an architect selected, and Dr. Raymond Stone chosen as first president of the college. Today, the college is a modern, fourteen-building campus with a new student center and soon-to-be-completed educational technology building. The college's presence and capabilities are also growing at its facility in Hoke County where planning is underway to develop a second building—an education center. The college offers three college transfer degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts) and more than thirty technical programs leading to an associate's degree, diploma or certificate. SCC ranks 10th in the System in students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities in NC. Continuing Education offers classes in areas such as computers, community enrichment, basic skills education (Adult High School, English as a Second Language, GED, etc.), small business, public services (i.e. fire, law enforcement, and rescue), occupational Spanish, and more. Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate's degree.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chaniya Bratcher - Associates of Science Alumni, pursuing a career as a medical scientist -
- Stephen Jackson - Sandhills Associate in Arts Alumni, majoring in History at UNC-Pembroke -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sandhills Community College cost?
Sandhills Community College's tuition is approximately $2,385 for In-State students and $8,529 for Out-State students.
Who are famous alumni from Sandhills Community College?
Sandhills Community College famous alumni include: Chaniya Bratcher - Associates of Science Alumni, pursuing a career as a medical scientist and Stephen Jackson - Sandhills Associate in Arts Alumni, majoring in History at UNC-Pembroke.
What sports does Sandhills Community College offer?
Sandhills Community College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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