Johnston Community College

245 college road, Smithfield, NC, 27577-0235 - View a map of this school Map

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  • The mission of Johnston Community College is to provide readily accessible, high quality educational opportunities that prepare students for local and global opportunities in the twenty-first century. ...

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    • Johnston Community College
    • Community College Avg.
    County Johnston County, NC -
    Title IV Eligible YES Yes
    Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
    Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
    Institution Control Public Public
    Full-Time Undergraduate 1,841 students 1,020 students
    Part-Time Undergraduate 2,304 students 1,444 students
    Total Enrollment 4,145 students 2,213 students
    Tuition 1386.00 In-state -
    Tuition Notes 7514.10 Out-of-state -
    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 50% 78%
    % Students Receiving Federal Grants 27% 46%
    Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,772 $2,845
    % Students Receiving State/Local Grants 11% 29%
    Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $819 $1,273
    % Students Receiving Institutional Grants 4% 12%
    Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $501 $1,146
    % Students Receiving Loans 11% 38%
    Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,230 $3,129

    School Notes:

    • Johnston Community College (JCC) in Smithfield, North Carolina, is located thirty miles east of Raleigh near the junction of I-95 and US 70. The 175-acre main campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, picturesque pines, colorful azaleas and scenic ponds. Johnston Community College has campuses throughout the county, including the Cleveland Center, the Workforce Development Center in Clayton, and the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, a 2800 acre wildlife preserve and teaching facility. Originally established in 1969 in Four Oaks, North Carolina, and moved to its current location in 1976, JCC has maintained its small town values while progressively meeting the needs of the fastest growing county in North Carolina. The College was fully accredited in 1977. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, it is a public, two-year post-secondary college with an open-door admission policy. Johnston Community College provides comprehensive occupational, general, and continuing education programs, as well as community service activities for Johnston County and surrounding areas. The College opens its doors to the community and seeks to provide for the fullest possible development of the potential of all students in order that they may increase their knowledge and understanding of life; that they may develop occupational and educational proficiencies in accordance with their interests, talents, and aspirations; and that they may continue their personal growth. To that end, the College, in its programs, services and future plans, strives to reflect the unique demographic, economic and culturally diverse area it serves.
    • Johnston Community College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
    • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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