Sandhills Community College North Carolina

Rural North Carolina community college with low tuition serving 3,824 students in the Pinehurst area.

College statistics

Address:
3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst, NC
28374
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Sandhills Community College is a public two-year institution in Pinehurst, North Carolina, serving a rural region with general education and liberal arts curricula. The college enrolls 3,824 students and functions as both a destination for degree completion and a pathway to four-year institutions.

In-state tuition runs $1,824 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,432. The college's low cost structure makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning higher education or completing general requirements before transferring.

As a community college, Sandhills emphasizes workforce readiness and transfer pathways. The institution works best for students seeking affordable foundational coursework, those exploring academic direction before committing to a university, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. For more information about programs and support services, visit the official website at sandhills.edu.