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Sandhills Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Sandhills is open-access, but its 80% freshman retention rate suggests many students find a path that keeps them moving. Your goal is to enter with a clear plan for credits, program requirements, and transfer or career goals. Since testing is optional, SAT or ACT scores are not the gate here; use prep only if it helps you start strong.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Sandhills Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Sandhills Community College enrolls about 4,115 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Sandhills has an 80% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Pinehurst, NC

Undergrad Enrollment4,115

Freshman Retention80%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Sandhills Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Sandhills is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for a possible superscore before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Sandhills, in-state tuition is $2,432 and out-of-state tuition is $8,576. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,432

Out-of-State Tuition$8,576

Room and Board$17,780

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Sandhills Community College is $8,576, compared with $2,432 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $17,780, so living arrangements can make the total cost much higher than tuition alone. Actual net cost will vary based on tuition category, housing choices, financial need, and any grants or scholarships a student receives.