- South Piedmont Community College is a multi-campus institution serving Anson and Union counties in south-central North Carolina. South Piedmont is a comprehensive community college, one of 58 in the highly regarded North Carolina Community College System. The college offers traditional and unique programs, and prides itself on its focus on learning.
School Highlights
South Piedmont Community College serves 4,479 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,479 students
- In-state tuition: $1,873
- Out-state tuition: $6,481
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Piedmont Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 254 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Piedmont Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
254 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Piedmont Community College has grown by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The South Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.66 is equal to the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,479 students
2,579 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
700 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
3,779 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
447 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
700 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,779 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
53%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,873 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,481 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,873
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,481
$9,508
Tuition Notes
$1,216 for in-state residents (16 or more credit hours); $4,288 for out-of-state residents (16 or more credit hours)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
44%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- South Piedmont Community College is located in one of the top five fastest-growing regions in the United States. We are convenient, with locations in Monroe, Polkton and Wadesboro. And we care about our students and the communities we serve. SPCC is learner focused and is dedicated to the success of all of our students, both the young and the young at heart. Being learner focused provides all students the opportunity to excel and achieve their goals. South Piedmont Community College offers credit and non-credit at three college-owned facilities and at dozens of off-campus sites across Anson and Union counties. The college is approved by the North Carolina Community College System and operates under the State Board of Community Colleges. South Piedmont offers more than 30 different credit programs. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. L.L. Polk Campus is located at 680 Highway 74 West, Polkton. Credit classes are offered on the Polk Campus as well as a limited number of non-credit and Adult Basic Skills classes. South Piedmont Community College has a number of facilities available for community use, including the Conference Center at South Piedmont on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe and the Charles N. and Mary Alice Caudle Ingram Community Room at the Lockhart-Taylor Center in Wadesboro. Both rooms can accommodate up to 400 for events involving meals and approximately 600 for events set up auditorium style. South Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Piedmont Community College cost?
South Piedmont Community College's tuition is approximately $1,873 for In-State students and $6,481 for Out-State students.
What is South Piedmont Community College's ranking?
South Piedmont Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition.
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