James Sprunt Community College serves as an educational resource for the residents of Duplin and nearby counties. The main campus occupies a 53-acre land consists of seven main buildings, offices, student centers and other facilities situated at133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349. The attractive landscape and setting makes this campus a hub for educational and cultural development for the students. JSCC offers a broad array of curriculum and non-curriculum courses that address the needs of the community it serves.
This college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges to grant Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma programs designed to provide a strong foundation for a professional career or higher education in four-year institutions. Students from transfer programs can continue with their four-year course in any NC Community College and University of North Carolina, as well as in other colleges and universities.
Continuing Education programs are divided into ten major areas such as occupational extension, allied health, basic skills, emergency medical services and community services, among others. Classes for these programs are held in different locations across the county.
For self-motivated students who wish to take courses with a flexible schedule, JSCC provides distance learning opportunities. They have the option to take online, hybrid, interactive video and web-supplemented courses.
JSCC is a partner of the community in building a better future as it supports the students in attaining their personal, academic and career goals. This is brought to life through providing quality educational programs anchored on a competency-based curricular approach for all students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $2,300-$2,800
- Out-of-State: $8,400-$10,140
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $72-$86 per unit
- Out-of-State: $260-$320 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 79% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 79% | $4,773 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, James Sprunt Community College may offer services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in North Carolina, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| JSCC | Duplin County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 13.6% | - | 20.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18.2% | - | 19.8% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by James Sprunt Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Business (A, C)
- Viticulture and Oenology (A, C)
- Animal Husbandry and Production (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (A, C)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (C)
Education
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (C)
- Criminal Justice (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to James Sprunt Community College.
- Lenoir Community College in Kinston, NC (26 miles away)
- Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC (29 miles away)
- Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC (33 miles away)
- Sampson Community College in Clinton, NC (33 miles away)
- Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NC (43 miles away)