Sandhills Community College

Sandhills Community College is a public two-year institution located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 4,786 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

Sandhills offers a broad range of certificate programs across multiple fields. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Healthcare programs include Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Technical and trade offerings include Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Medical Office Management/Administration programs are also available.

Located in Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina, Sandhills Community College serves students across Moore County and surrounding areas. Its diverse program catalog supports career entry across healthcare, trades, and culinary arts.