Sandhills Community College

https://www.sandhills.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,824

25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,513

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,115

31.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.8%

180 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Sandhills Community College is $1,824, which is $6,336 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,513.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending Sandhills Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sandhills Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at Sandhills Community College is $−6,336 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sandhills Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,513

2024 Value

41.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Sandhills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,513. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Sandhills Community College grew by 41.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sandhills Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,018

Room and Board

$868

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sandhills Community College was of $15,018 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 30.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $868. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 56.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sandhills Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44% of undergraduate students at Sandhills Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.2% with respect to 2023, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sandhills Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Sandhills Community College had a total enrollment of 4,115 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Sandhills Community College is 1,302 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,813. This means that 31.6% of students enrolled at Sandhills Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sandhills Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 2.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.56% Asian, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sandhills Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sandhills Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,115 students. The full-time enrollment at Sandhills Community College is 1,302 and the part-time enrollment is 2,813. This means that 31.6% of students enrolled at Sandhills Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sandhills Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sandhills Community College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Sandhills Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sandhills Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,178 enrolled students
Black or African American
667 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
604 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sandhills Community College is 52.9% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 2.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.56% Asian, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 290 students (7.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 136 more women than men received degrees from Sandhills Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sandhills Community College is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sandhills Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (260 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (51 degrees) and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sandhills Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (283 degrees), and Agriculture (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College are Police officers (139,969 people), Other managers (129,813 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (92,605 people), Software developers (52,034 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (46,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (283 degrees), Agriculture (26 degrees), Protective Services (42 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College are Engineering Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (283 degrees), Agriculture (26 degrees), Protective Services (42 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,113 people), Elementary & secondary schools (213,805 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (101,234 people), Construction (93,941 people), and Computer Systems Design (92,935 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sandhills Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Massage Therapy
10 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sandhills Community College was Massage Therapy with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Sandhills Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

312

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

448

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 312 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College, which is 0.696 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (448).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sandhills Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.745 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.34 times more than the 111 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from Sandhills Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Sandhills Community College is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
440 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sandhills Community College is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

6.32% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
351 degrees awarded
White Female
345 degrees awarded
White Female
335 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sandhills Community College is white female (351 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (345 degrees).

Operations

Sandhills Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $29.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.9M (23.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Sandhills Community College had a total salary expenditure of 51.1M. Sandhills Community College employs 116 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sandhills Community College are Female No academic rank (76), and Male No academic rank (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sandhills Community College are: Management, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$29.5M

2024 Endowment

24.4%

growth from 2023

Sandhills Community College has an endowment valued at about $29.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Sandhills Community College grew 24.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sandhills Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21M

2024 Salaries

3.45%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Sandhills Community College paid a median of $21M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($51.1M) and a 3.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.6% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.64% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.09M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2024, Sandhills Community College paid a total of $8.09M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sandhills Community College were Management with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

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Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

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