Sandhills Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

6.39% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,169

After Financial Aid

2017 Default Rate

20%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,824

32.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.9%

159 Graduates

About

Sandhills Community College is a higher education institution located in Moore County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sandhills Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (56 degrees), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (32 degrees).

In 2023, 797 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sandhills Community College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (432 degrees), 3.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sandhills Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Sandhills Community College was 20%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sandhills Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,169.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending Sandhills Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sandhills Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Sandhills Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$11,169

2023 Value

11.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sandhills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,169. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sandhills Community College grew by 11.2%.

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

$11,536

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sandhills Community College was of $11,536 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.67% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49% of undergraduate students at Sandhills Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 34.7% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

20%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Sandhills Community College was 20%, which represents 1 out of the 5 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sandhills Community College had a total enrollment of 3,824 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sandhills Community College is 1,242 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,582. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Sandhills Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sandhills Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 15.7% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Two or More Races, 2.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sandhills Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sandhills Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,824 students. The full-time enrollment at Sandhills Community College is 1,242 and the part-time enrollment is 2,582. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Sandhills Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

70%

2023 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 70%. 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 (2023)

White
2,025 enrolled students
Black or African American
602 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
570 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sandhills Community College is 53% White, 15.7% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Two or More Races, 2.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.157% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 262 students (6.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 189 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 (432 degrees awarded). There were 3.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sandhills Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (56 degrees) and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (32 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (317 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), and Protective Services (53 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 (138,626 people), Other managers (123,727 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (89,046 people), Software developers (49,063 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (45,116 people).

The most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (317 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Protective Services (53 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Agriculture (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Sandhills Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (317 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Protective Services (53 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Agriculture (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (318,130 people), Elementary & secondary schools (173,316 people), Computer Systems Design (76,925 people), Construction (69,069 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (67,808 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
285 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Sandhills Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 285 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sandhills Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

304

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

493

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 304 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College, which is 0.617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (493).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.516 times less than the 188 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Sandhills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Sandhills Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sandhills Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14.5% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
432 degrees awarded
Black or African American
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sandhills Community College is white (432 degrees awarded). There were 3.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

9.66% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
254 degrees awarded
White Male
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sandhills Community College is white female (254 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (178 degrees).

Operations

Sandhills Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $23.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.37M (18.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Sandhills Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.9M. Sandhills Community College employs 123 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sandhills Community College are Female No academic rank (82), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sandhills Community College are: Management, with 59 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$23.7M

2023 Endowment

20.9%

growth from 2022

Sandhills Community College has an endowment valued at about $23.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Sandhills Community College grew 20.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.3M

2023 Salaries

21.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Sandhills Community College paid a median of $20.3M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($42.9M) and a 21.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.64% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.72% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.13M

Instructional Salaries

123

Number of Employees

In 2023, Sandhills Community College paid a total of $8.13M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

123 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sandhills Community College was No academic rank with 123 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sandhills Community College were Management with 59 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sandhills Community College was Female No academic rank with 82 employees, and Male No academic rank with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sandhills Community College.

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