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# Johnston Community College

Public two-year college in Smithfield, North Carolina serving 4,680 students with low tuition costs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.501418, -78.332293

### Summary

Public two-year college in Smithfield, North Carolina serving 4,680 students with low tuition costs.

### Description

Johnston Community College is a public two-year institution in Smithfield, North Carolina, located in a town setting. The college serves the Johnston County region and beyond, offering general studies and liberal arts coursework primarily to students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education or a pathway to a four-year degree.

Total enrollment stands at 4,680 students. In-state tuition runs $2,432 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,576. The college's low cost structure makes it accessible to students with limited financial resources, and many attend part-time while working or managing other commitments.

As a community college, Johnston CC functions as a transfer pathway: many students complete their first two years here before moving to a university to complete a bachelor's degree. The institution works best for students seeking an affordable start, those testing whether college is the right path, and working adults balancing education with employment or family. Visit the official website at https://www.johnstoncc.edu/ for more information on programs and admissions.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 198,774
- **State**: NC
- **City**: Smithfield
- **Address**: 245 College Road
- **Zip Code**: 27577
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $2,432
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,576
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $2,432
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,576
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 4,680
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $49,480,414
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities