South Piedmont Community College
South Piedmont Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Polkton, NC. South Piedmont Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of South Piedmont Community College is $2,022 for North Carolina residents and $6,630 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at South Piedmont CC.
- Total 4,013 students have enrolled in South Piedmont CC and, of that, 1,553 students enrolled online exclusively.
- South Piedmont CC offers 69 programs and 18 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of South Piedmont CC is 38% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at South Piedmont Community College is $2,022 for North Carolina residents and $6,630 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2022 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2023 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2024 | $2,022 | $6,630 |
| 2025 | $2,022 | $6,630 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Piedmont Community College offers 61 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 17 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at South Piedmont Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 28 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 61 | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 8 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 200 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 13 |
| Information Technology | 9 |
| Accounting and Finance | 7 |
Student Population
Total 4,013 students have enrolled to South Piedmont Community College. By gender, there are 1,464 male and 2,549 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
South Piedmont Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,553 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Asian | 241 | 105 | 136 |
| Black or African American | 592 | 149 | 443 |
| Hispanic | 672 | 207 | 465 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| White | 2,030 | 814 | 1,216 |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 46 | 69 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 321 | 121 | 200 |
| Total | 4,013 | 1,464 | 2,549 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Piedmont Community College is 38% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $3,215 and 78% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,215 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 74 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 209 |