Sandhills Community College

Location and Contact Information

3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst, NC 28374
USA
Main Tel: (910) 692-6185
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Sandhills Community College, SCC, was established in 1965 and is a community college situated in Pinehurst, North Carolina. SCC records an enrollment of over 15,000 credit and non-credit students every year. It received its license in 1963, but officially started operation in October, 1965. The college campus of more than 150 acres has over 8 instructional buildings. The college grants associate degrees and various certificates and diploma programs in various areas of study. In addition to the various degrees and certificate programs, SCC also offers distance learning through online courses.

SSC’s student body is diverse and SSC possesses a prominent athletics department. The sports teams participate in various games such as baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,697
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,809
Books and supplies$ 1,024

Financial Aid

Sandhills Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 64% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant58%$4,353
Institutional Grant15%$523
Federal Grant48%$3,509
Pell Grant48%$3,382
Other Federal Grant13%$483
State or Local Grant43%$1,830

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan $8,000
Federal Loan  
Other Loan $8,000

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Sandhills Community College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Alvin Community CollegeAlvin, TX4,402
2Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory, NC4,709
3Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro, NC3,183
4Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta, GA4,705
5Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton, NC2,826
6Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington, NC7,866
7Alamance Community CollegeGraham, NC4,620
8Haywood Community CollegeClyde, NC2,305
9Lake City Community CollegeLake City, FL2,788
10Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield, NC4,148

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate35734
< 1 year certificate7414
1-2 year certificate507

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  129

Students

Student enrollment was 3,968 in 2009-2010 (3,647 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

International Study

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (27 awarded)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (9 awarded)

  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying

HOSPITALITY (4 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (121 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded)

  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (56 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (5 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (75 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling