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 4,013 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 4,013 students
In-state tuition: $1,873
Out-state tuition: $6,481
Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of South Piedmont Community College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The South Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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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.
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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)
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Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 4,013 students
In-state tuition: $1,873
Out-state tuition: $6,481
Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,915 per year for in-state students and $9,508 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
