Sanford is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Lee county. Its population is 35,467. There are 3 colleges near Sanford, North Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Sanford. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 34,606 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $7,455 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Community College In Sanford |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,855 ($2,711) | Not Offered | 5,882 | 12 to 1 |
| Sandhills Community College 22.6 miles from Sanford |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,648 ($2,040) | Not Offered | 4,115 | 14 to 1 |
| Wake Technical Community College 28.8 miles from Sanford |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,862 ($2,254) | Not Offered | 24,609 | 18 to 1 |
