Johnston Community College
About Johnston Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Johnston Community College teaches in Smithfield, southeast of Raleigh, and trains many of its students for the pharmaceutical plants around it. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Smithfield, North Carolina
Students
3,453
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,756
Out-of-state: $8,900
Avg Net Price
$1,776
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,310
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
36.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.8%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24.3%
$/Student
$5.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 36.6% graduation rate is below average, but 66.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,756
In-State
$8,900
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,095
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,230
After Financial Aid
$1,776
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,743
Receive Grants
24.7%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $2,756/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $1,776.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Johnston Community College fund their education.
While in School
24.7%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,436
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Johnston Community College.
Gender
64.5%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,453
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.6%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
18.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 46.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,453
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Johnston Community College fields 1 varsity team with 8 student athletes.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
8
8 men, 0 women
Athletes by Gender
100% / 0%
8
Men
0
Women
1
Men's Teams
0
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Johnston Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,310
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
291 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$52K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
—
34 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$26K
26 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
—
22 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.