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 1,293 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 29% 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 | 92 staff | 144 staff |
Source: 2019 (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
- 1,113 students | 17.60 Mi133 James Sprunt Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-2400 17.601,113 - Wayne Community CollegePublic3,238 students | 34.00 Mi3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 735-5151 34.003,238 - 4,047 students | 35.20 Mi245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-3051 35.204,047 - 10,932 students | 36.80 Mi2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 678-8400 36.8010,932 - Bladen Community CollegePublic1,017 students | 37.70 Mi7418 NC Hwy 41 West
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 879-5500 37.701,017
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