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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  • School Overview:

    • 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 1,443 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 $1,275
    % Students Receiving Institutional Grants 4% 12%
    Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $501 $1,147
    % Students Receiving Loans 11% 38%
    Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,230 $3,143

    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.

    In the News:

    • Dean's List (The Smithfield Herald)
      posted on March 10, 2010 at 07:06:42 am
      The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean's List at Johnston Community College. They are listed below by community of residence.
    • News Briefs (The Smithfield Herald)
      posted on March 10, 2010 at 07:06:12 am
      With a new prosecutor on the case and stacks of documents for him to read, it will likely be months before former Smithfield investment adviser Mark Hall learns his fate.
    • High school senior plans, stages beauty pageant (The Smithfield Herald)
      posted on February 24, 2010 at 01:06:05 pm
      McGEE's CROSSROADS - Lindsey Roberts figured that staging a beauty pageant would be hard work. But she didn't think that recruiting the contestants might be the hardest job of all.
    • JCC housekeeper dies in gun mishap (The Smithfield Herald)
      posted on February 21, 2010 at 04:37:54 pm
      Johnston Community College is remembering Linda Heckman as a dedicated housekeeper who was loved by staff and students alike. Heckman, 43, died last week after she accidentally shot herself in the chest while cleaning a gun outside her home on Ray Drive east of Smithfield.
    • School Notes (The Smithfield Herald)
      posted on February 17, 2010 at 07:07:02 am
      The Johnston County school system has its named its Employees of the Month for February. They are Keisha Robinson, who teaches language arts at Benson Middle School, and James Daughtry, a custodian at Four Oaks Middle School.

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