Sampson Community College
- Sampson Community College, founded as an extension unit of the Goldsboro Industrial Education Center, was chartered as an independent member institution of the North Carolina Community College System in 1967. The College operates as a comprehensive two-year public community college serving adult students of Sampson and surrounding counties. Consistent with the historical traditions of North Carolina`s community colleges, the College affirms its belief in the incomparable worth of all students and its commitment to open-door student admissions. Central to this commitment, the College recruits and retains outstanding faculty members who support this mission and are dedicated to the art of teaching and advising students from all backgrounds and at all levels of educational preparation.
School Highlights
Sampson Community College serves 1,429 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Top Rankings
Sampson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 191 teachers has grown by 46% over five years.
| Sampson Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | 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 | 191 staff | 256 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The college added additional facilities in 1982 with the construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. vocational shop building on the main campus and the county's provision of 8,000 sq. ft. in the new Courthouse Annex for the Continuing Education Division. In October 1987, the college changed its name to "Sampson Community College." The Board of Trustees approved changing the name of West Building to W. W. Kitchin Hall on August 21, 1989, and South Building to the Robert D. Warren Student Center on June 10, 1997. In the fall of 1998, two new buildings, the Technology Center and the Activities Center, were occupied. The College's educational programs are comprehensive, ranging from instruction in basic skills through collegiate studies at the sophomore level. A principal focus of the College's curricular programs is to provide occupational education at the certificate, diploma, and degree levels in programs of study that lead to meaningful employment for students in southeastern and central North Carolina. The College also provides opportunities for students to complete general collegiate studies in the arts and sciences leading to associate degrees that qualify them for admission and success in senior institutions. As part of its commitment to lifelong learning, the College offers continuing education to adult students including opportunities to acquire basic skills, to complete the GED, and to participate in non-credit academic and personal enrichment classes. The College recognizes its obligation to work cooperatively with local business and industry, public schools, professional and trade associations, and community organizations to develop and deliver a comprehensive educational program that meets the needs of these constituents. The College supports local and regional economic development efforts and provides industries with access to specialized state-sponsored training and financial incentive programs.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Sampson Community College is James Sprunt Community College (17.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,266 students | 17.60 Mi133 James Sprunt Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-2400 17.601,266 - Wayne Community CollegePublic2,948 students | 34.00 Mi3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-5151 34.002,948 - 4,054 students | 35.20 Mi245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-3051 35.204,054 - 10,932 students | 36.80 Mi2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 678-8400 36.8010,932 - Bladen Community CollegePublic1,226 students | 37.70 Mi7418 NC Hwy 41 West
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 879-5500 37.701,226
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