by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Sandhills Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Sandhills Community College came in between $18,596.00 through $23,204.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $18,596.00 in-state against $23,204.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $2,040.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,556.00 |
| Total cost | $18,596.00 |
| That is 3% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,596.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,552.00 |
| Net price | $8,044.00 |
| That is 58% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,596.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,035.00 |
| Net price | $6,561.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,648.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,556.00 |
| Total cost | $23,204.00 |
| That is 21% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,204.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,552.00 |
| Net price | $12,652.00 |
| That is 34% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,204.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,035.00 |
| Net price | $11,169.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and living costs. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,561.00 | $8,044.00 | $18,596.00 |
| Senior year | $6,561.00 | $8,044.00 | $18,596.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $26,244.00 | $32,176.00 | $74,384.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,998.00 | $12,258.00 | $28,338.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $302.00 | $370.00 | $856.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,242.00 | $44,434.00 | $102,722.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,561.00 | $8,044.00 | $18,596.00 |
| Senior year | $6,561.00 | $8,044.00 | $18,596.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $13,122.00 | $16,088.00 | $37,192.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,999.00 | $6,129.00 | $14,169.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $151.00 | $185.00 | $428.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,121.00 | $22,217.00 | $51,361.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $11,169.00 | $12,652.00 | $23,204.00 |
| Senior year | $11,169.00 | $12,652.00 | $23,204.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $44,676.00 | $50,608.00 | $92,816.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,020.00 | $19,280.00 | $35,360.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $514.00 | $582.00 | $1,068.00 |
| Total amount paid | $61,696.00 | $69,888.00 | $128,176.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $11,169.00 | $12,652.00 | $23,204.00 |
| Senior year | $11,169.00 | $12,652.00 | $23,204.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,338.00 | $25,304.00 | $46,408.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,510.00 | $9,640.00 | $17,680.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $257.00 | $291.00 | $534.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,848.00 | $34,944.00 | $64,088.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below. |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $4,157.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,596.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,978.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,517.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,799.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,159.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,416.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Sandhills Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The default-rate category at Sandhills Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 8.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Sandhills Community College amount to $1,940,608.00 distributed across 372 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 117 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,176.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 19 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $880.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Sandhills Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.