Sandhills Community College

https://www.sandhills.edu

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    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

    About

    Sandhills Community College is a higher education institution located in Moore County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sandhills Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (260 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (51 degrees), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 760 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sandhills Community College. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (440 degrees), 4.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,178 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      667 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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).

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    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).

    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).

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    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)
    1. Massage Therapy
      10 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      7 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      440 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      108 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      351 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      345 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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