Sandhills Community College

What Sandhills Community College does

Sandhills Community College is a public two-year institution chartered in 1963 by Mrs. Mary Luman Meyer's 250-acre land donation and operated as a government state entity within the North Carolina Community College System. It serves Moore and Hoke Counties from a 230-acre Pinehurst main campus at 3395 Airport Road, supplemented by the Sandhills Hoke Center and the Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center. The college enrolls approximately 11,049 learners in 100+ programs, maintains a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and awarded $8,728,956 in financial aid during 2024–25.

Its core product set is structured around three divisions: Curriculum (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees, plus diplomas and certificates across automotive, business, nursing, EMT, culinary, and skilled-trades disciplines); Workforce Continuing Education (non-credit industry credentials, apprenticeships, customized business training, College & Career Readiness including HSE/ABE/ELA, and Personal Enrichment); and Student Support Services (veteran education benefits, tutoring, counseling, transfer planning). The institution holds guaranteed-admission articulation agreements with 10 UNC System universities and several private institutions, and operates one of only six Collision Engineering Programs in the United States with paid apprenticeships.

Commercially, revenue is drawn from four streams: tuition and fees set under the NC Community College System schedule; state and local appropriations; private donations managed through the Sandhills Community College Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 56-0946799, founded in 1969 as the first community college foundation in North Carolina); and workforce development / customized corporate training contracts for Moore and Hoke County employers. Marketing and recruitment are primarily direct-to-consumer through the college website, MySCC portal, eForms, campus tours, and recruitment events, with partnership-driven mid-funnel conversion through the MO.HO.CO. workforce initiative and local Chamber of Commerce relationships. The technology platform is conventional educational infrastructure: Ellucian's cloud-based student information system, Moodle for course delivery, and an eForms digital workflow layer — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Sandhills Community College

Legal name

Sandhills Community College

Website

https://sandhills.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sandhills Community College is a public two-year institution in Pinehurst, North Carolina, serving approximately 11,049 learners across Moore and Hoke Counties with 100+ associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, workforce credentials, and guaranteed-admission transfer pathways to UNC System universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce continuing education
• University transfer pathways
• Technical training certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinehurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for credit programs and curriculum courses. As a public community college in North Carolina, tuition rates are set at in-state and out-of-state rates.
2. State Funding: Public community colleges receive operational funding from the North Carolina State Legislature and NC Community College System.
3. Private Donations and Foundation Support: The Sandhills Community College Foundation, Inc. (501(c)3, Tax ID 56-0946799) raises private funds through donations, planned giving, annual fund, and scholarship programs to support student opportunity and educational excellence.
4. Workforce Development and Customized Training: Revenue from workforce continuing education courses, customized training for businesses, and industry skills training programs for Moore and Hoke Counties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sandhills Community College is a public two-year institution offering more than 100 associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and short-term training courses across curriculum and Workforce Continuing Education divisions. It serves approximately 11,049 learners in Moore and Hoke Counties through its Pinehurst main campus, the Hoke Center, the Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center, and online learning. The college also delivers customized corporate training, apprenticeships, and university transfer pathways under articulation agreements with UNC System universities.

Product overview

Sandhills Community College offers a comprehensive educational platform providing more than 100 associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and short-term training courses. The college operates a core curriculum division delivering Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees with articulation agreements to four-year universities. Alongside this, the Workforce Continuing Education division provides non-credit programs including skills training, apprenticeships, industry credentials, College & Career Readiness (ABE, ELA, HSE), and personal enrichment courses. The institution serves approximately 11,049 learners through its main Pinehurst campus, Hoke Center, and Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center, with specialized support services for veterans, career development, tutoring, and transfer planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year undergraduate degree programs preparing students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into careers, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, and Associate in Fine Arts across multiple disciplines.
• Diploma Programs Shorter-term credential programs providing focused training for entry-level positions in specialized fields such as Automotive Systems Technology, Business Administration, and Emergency Medical Science.
• Certificate Programs Short-term training programs offering focused credentials for entry-level positions across diverse fields including accounting, computing, healthcare, hospitality, and skilled trades.
• Workforce Continuing Education Non-credit programs offering skills training, industry-recognized credentials, apprenticeships, and career development courses for job seekers and working professionals seeking to advance or change careers.
• College & Career Readiness Adult Basic Education, English Language Acquisition, and High School Equivalency diploma programs helping adults improve foundational skills and earn credentials.
• Personal Enrichment Non-credit recreational and hobby courses including arts, crafts, culinary, dance, fitness, and summer camps for personal development and lifelong learning.
• Veteran Education Benefits Programs VA-approved educational programs including Associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates eligible for Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606 GI Bill benefits, supporting military-connected students.
• University Transfer Programs Articulated transfer pathways with guaranteed admission to UNC System universities and private colleges, enabling seamless transition to four-year institutions after completing associate degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,049 total learners enrolled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Appalachian State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to Appalachian State after completing an eligible associate degree at Sandhills Community College.
• East Carolina UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPirate Promise is a guaranteed admission program at ECU for Sandhills Community College students, Early College High School students, and Career & College Promise students.
• Fayetteville State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronco Benefit is a guaranteed admission program at Fayetteville State University for Sandhills Community College students.
• North Carolina State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolfpack Connect is a guaranteed transfer admission program for community college students. Students completing an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in alignment with an eligible NC State major are guaranteed admission.
• UNC Chapel HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-STEP is a guaranteed admission program at UNC Chapel Hill for Sandhills Community College students. SCC C-Step coordinator is Matthew Dial.
• UNC CharlottecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner49erNEXT is a guaranteed admission program for select SCC students who plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• UNC PembrokecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraveNation Advantage Guaranteed Admission Program includes early admission to UNCP, academic advising, access to UNCP resources, and co-curricular engagement opportunities.
• UNC WilmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathWays is a guaranteed admission program at UNC Wilmington for Sandhills Community College students.
• Western Carolina UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCU Connect offers direct-entry admission to WCU and expanded early-access opportunities, ensuring smooth transition to four-year degrees.
• Methodist UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer guides for Associate in Engineering and Associate in Arts leading to Bachelor of Science Nursing. Also offers Associate to Bachelor's Transfer Scholarship.
• Pfeiffer UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple articulation agreements including AA to BA Counseling and Human Services, AA to BS Psychology, and AAS to BS Nursing.
• Western Governors UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer Institute Agreement and Transfer Pathways for business and technology programs.
• Franklin UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation Agreement for transfer students.
• L&W Mechanical LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured business partner in the MO.HO.CO. (Moore-Hoke-Counties) initiative. SCC provides HVAC training that serves local mechanical contractors.
• NC ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce Development partner supporting employer-education connections in North Carolina.
• Moore County EDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner supporting workforce development initiatives in Moore County.
• Golden Leaf FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides scholarship funding for NC residents in qualifying counties enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education courses (96+ contact hours) leading to state or industry-recognized credentials.
• SECU (State Employees' Credit Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECU Bridge to Career provides $500 scholarships for students seeking credentials leading to sustainable wage careers. Part of SECU Foundation's community college support.
• Gene Haas FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides scholarships for CNC Machining students at Sandhills for tuition, books, and related training expenses. Includes military preference.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCC is a Principles of Excellence Institution approved for VA education benefits. Supports Ch. 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606 GI Bill programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Piedmont Community College: Large NC public community college in Charlotte offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, university transfer, and continuing education. Directly comparable institutional structure within the same NC Community College System as Sandhills.
• Wake Technical Community College: NC public community college serving Wake County with comprehensive curriculum, workforce development, and university transfer pathways. The largest NC community college and a direct systems peer to Sandhills.
• Pitt Community College: NC public community college in Winterville with comparable scale (~10K+ learners), broad program offerings, workforce development, and university transfer pathways. A close institutional comparable within the same statewide system.
• Guilford Technical Community College: Large NC public community college in Jamestown with comprehensive associate, diploma, certificate, workforce, and continuing-education programming. Direct systems peer and similar in breadth to Sandhills.
• Alamance Community College: NC public community college in Graham with comprehensive curriculum, university transfer, and workforce development offerings. Direct systems peer at similar scale to Sandhills.
• Durham Technical Community College: NC public community college in Durham offering curriculum, continuing education, and university transfer. Comparable institutional structure and similar NC-system framework to Sandhills, though anchored in a more urban service area.

Regional players

• Fayetteville Technical Community College: NC public community college serving Cumberland County, adjacent to SCC's service area. Comparable size and mission with similar workforce/transfer offerings; serves the same regional market rather than competing directly with Sandhills.
• Montgomery Community College: Small NC public community college in Troy serving Montgomery County, adjacent to Moore County where Sandhills is headquartered. Directly comparable rural two-year institution with similar scale and program offerings.
• Richmond Community College: NC public community college serving Richmond and Scotland counties with curriculum, continuing education, and university transfer. Comparable size and rural service-area profile within the same NC system.
• Coastal Carolina Community College: NC public community college in Jacksonville serving Onslow County, including military-connected populations at Camp Lejeune. Comparable in military-friendly service profile and rural/regional scale to Sandhills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SandhillsCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/167416648059
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandhillscc
• Xx.com/SandhillsCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandhills-community-college

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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