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$2,040Tuition
2,375Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$31,656Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,598
Average Net Price
$8,596
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,018
Books & Supplies
$868
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,978
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,517
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,799
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,159
$110,001+ $13,416

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $8,596 per year to attend Sandhills Community College, far below the $2,040 sticker price for in-state students. Your actual cost depends heavily on family income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,978 annually, while those from families making over $110,000 pay $13,416. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $16,000 to $27,000.

Only 10.74% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $6,043. The college serves a working-class population where 32.45% qualify for Pell Grants. Graduates earn a median $31,656 ten years later, with an 89.2% employment rate. The best deal goes to local students from lower-income families, who make up the vast majority of the 2,375 enrolled. Nearly 99% of students come from North Carolina, keeping costs manageable for regional families seeking career training.

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