Colleges · Sanford
Colleges in Sanford, NC
Sanford is home to Central Carolina Community College, with about 2,939 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Sanford
Students on campus
2,939fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Central Carolina Community College2,939 on campus
Every college
The college in Sanford
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Sanford
5 more colleges are within 30 miles of Sanford.
Sandhills Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Southern Pines22.9 mi2,414 studentsCampbell UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Buies Creek25.3 mi4,333 students
Wake Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Raleigh28.6 mi12,454 students
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity or college · Public · Chapel Hill29.7 mi30,684 studentsShepherds Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cary29.9 mi110 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Sanford. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.