# Johnston Community College

> Johnston Community College is a public college in Smithfield, NC, with 3,453 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $5,459 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 43%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,366.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/johnston-community-college-1352
- Location: Smithfield, NC, United States
- Setting: Fringe rural
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 198774
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $2,756 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,900 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $5,459 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 43% |
| First-year retention rate | 56% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $41,366 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 3,453 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Johnston Community College tuition?

In-state tuition at Johnston Community College is $2,756 and out-of-state tuition is $8,900 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,459 a year.

### What is the average net price at Johnston Community College?

The average net price at Johnston Community College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,459 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Johnston Community College?

43% of first-time, full-time students at Johnston Community College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Johnston Community College?

The closest matches are Sandhills Community College, Davidson County Community College, and Wayne Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198774)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198774)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/johnston-community-college-1352. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.