Our graduates have local employment opportunities with FirstHealth of the Carolinas,
Scotland Health, UNC Health, Duke Health, Pinehurst Medical Center, and Cape Fear
Valley Hospital. Explore a career in nursing.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM |
IN-STATE COST |
OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* |
$5,624.00 |
$20,368.00 |
| Student Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
$175.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
| General Education Course Fees |
$0-100.00 |
$0-100.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance** |
$36.00 |
$36.00 |
| Criminal Background Checks & Drug Screens |
$138.00 |
$138.00 |
| Textbooks |
$2,600.00 |
$2,600.00 |
| Clinical Uniforms/Shoes |
$380.00 |
$380.00 |
| Physical Exam-Required for Admission |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
| Computer with camera and microphone |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
| Materials and Supplies |
$450.00 |
$450.00 |
| Pinning Uniform |
$70.00 |
$70.00 |
| Application for licensure |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
| Licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Cost of Attendance
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity
to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you
through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education
more accessible.
Steps to Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
Deadline to Apply
The priority deadline for students wishing to enter the Fall cohort is February 1st.
Program Information
The RIBN curriculum is highly structured and rigorous. Because of this, ideal RIBN
candidates are high school seniors or students who have taken fewer than 15 credits
of college coursework. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to complete Nurse
Aide I while in high school.
Current college students may be able to apply if all Year One classes can be completed
prior to beginning the ADN program; students should speak with their Nursing advisor
about their eligibility.
View RIBN Prerequisites and Admissions Information
SouthCentral RIBN Collaborative
Application Process
- Submit a RIBN Information Form. RIBN Information Form
- Apply to both Sandhills and UNC-Pembroke. Select Nursing as your major at Sandhills, and Pre-Nursing as your
major at UNC-Pembroke. Submit all necessary transcripts and test scores to both colleges.
- Submit the RIBN application (which will be sent to you after you submit the RIBN Information
Form).
Sandhills Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the
National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)
located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2526
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing
at the University of North Carolina Pembroke is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
