Johnston Community College

Introduction

For students in the Raleigh area looking for a community college with academic and career programs to help them get started on their post-secondary education or retrain for better job opportunities, Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NC offers a community college experience at a growing campus with unique programs.

Johnston Community College

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Information Summary

Ranks 92nd in North Carolina and 2446th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 57.5
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $4,085
Admission Success rate N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 12 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 54% / 48%
Enrollment Total (all students) 4,047

History

Founded in 1969 as Johnston County Technical Institute, the school enrolled 500 students in its inaugural class. Adult high school and other programs were quickly added and in 1971 the school got a permanent campus in Smithfield along with the new name of Johnston Technical Institute. A fire in 1976 destroyed part of a classroom facility, but much of the 1970s were a period of growth for the college with many buildings for classroom and other purposes being erected on the Smithfield campus.

By 1981, the school

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Academics

Johnston Community College offers a variety of academic degree and career certificate programs for students. Career programs outnumber two-year degree programs. The college offers more than 65 associate

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Unique Programs

Johnston offers a number of unique programs, such as the state

Admissions

Johnston Community College has an open admissions policy, meaning that any student with a high school diploma or GED will be accepted. However, some JCC programs have selective admissions. The college

Financial Aid

Students applying to the Johnston Community College are eligible for federal grants and student loans. There are also a number of grants and scholarships offered by the state of North Carolina, the college and other organizations that students may be eligible for.

The Johnston Community College Foundation offers about 250 scholarships annually to students. The college

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 3956th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

Clubs and Organizations

Johnston Community College has about 6,000 students. The college has a number of campus organizations, mostly academic and professional organizations, as well as a campus ministries group. The college also offers a popular performing arts program that many students participate in.

Student Services

For students who are parents, the college offers a child care center for children age 3-5. The center has a low student to staff ratio and helps to prepare the children for school through a fun and informative curriculum.

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Athletics

Johnston Community College is a member of the NJCAA and competes in Region X of the Carolinas College Conference, which consists of community colleges in North and South Carolina.

The college offers men

Bibliography

  • " General Information :: Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC." Welcome to Johnston Community College :: Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2011. <http://www.johnstoncc.edu/generalinformation.aspx>.
  • Gonsher, Debra A., and Joshua Halberstam. The community college guide: the essential reference from application to graduation. Dallas, Tex.: BenBella Books, 2009. Print.
  • The College Board College Handbook, 2010 . 47th ed. New York: College Board, 2009. Print.

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