Johnston Community College
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Tel:
(919) 934-3051
- 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.
School Highlights
Johnston Community College serves 4,047 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Top Rankings
Johnston Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 187 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Johnston Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 187 staff | 144 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Johnston Community College is Wayne Community College (22.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Wayne Community CollegePublic3,238 students | 22.80 Mi3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-5151 22.803,238 - 21,872 students | 23.30 Mi9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 866-5000 23.3021,872 - William Peace UniversityPrivate not-for-profit910 students | 26.20 Mi15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 508-2000 26.20910 - Platt College-Miller-Motte-RaleighPrivate for-profit627 students | 27.10 Mi3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 723-2820 27.10627 - Wilson Community CollegePublic1,692 students | 29.20 Mi902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-1195 29.201,692
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