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Sandhills Community College is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States, and was established in the year 1965. It is under the North Carolina Community College System. The college is spread over an area of more than 150 acres. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in a range of subjects including business, engineering, health sciences, and social services.
The athletic teams of Sandhills Community College are known as the Flyers. Male students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, and golf. Female students participate in golf, softball, and volleyball. Various student clubs and organizations are available on campus including the Hospitality Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Rotaract, Sandhills Oasis, and Student Government Association.
Sandhills Community College is found in Pinehurst, NC. Pinehurst is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Sandhills Community College.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Sandhills Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 3,826 in 2007-2008 at Sandhills Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Sandhills Community College
3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst, NC 28374
General Phone: (910) 692-6185
http://www.sandhills.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 99 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 51 | early childhood education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, radiographer, medical lab tech, radiation therapist, mental health services tech |
| Business and Management | 45 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, management information systems, business and related services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 25 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming |
| Therapy and Counseling | 24 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical office management |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | computer engineering tech, surveying tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, engineering technician |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | landscaping |
| Hospitality | 7 | hotel management, resort management, hospitality administration |
| Office and Administration | 6 | office management, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | information science, computer applications programming, information technology |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Sandhills Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 341 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 91 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Sandhills Community College had a total enrollment of 3,826 students (3,394 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pinehurst, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,441 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,563 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Sandhills Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 45 | $52,850 | 89 | $47,679 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $52,850 | 89 | $47,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Resort Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sandhills Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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