Johnston Community College Announces Fourth Semester of Record Enrollment
JCC sees another semester of double-digit increases in credit students
Smithfield, N.C., (January 7, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC) has reached another enrollment milestone, achieving its highest-ever enrollment for a spring semester. On day one of classes for the spring semester, the college had 5,246 degree-seeking students enrolled. That is a ten percent increase over last spring, marking the College’s fourth consecutive semester of double-digit enrollment percentage increases.
"We are proud to welcome another record-breaking number of new and returning students to the JCC community," said President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist. "This continued growth underscores the appeal of our programs, the value of our education, and the trust that students and their families place in us.”
In its ongoing commitment to student success and community impact, JCC has entered into several strategic partnerships to bolster enrollment and retention. The College has engaged in targeted outreach programs and implemented innovative technologies to drive student success and support—all while being supported by the Johnston County Commissioners’ Promise, a last-dollar funding initiative for recent Johnston High School graduates.
JCC is using advanced student engagement platforms, predictive analytics for early intervention, and digital resources to enhance the learning experience and encourage persistence.
“As we expand our reach and enhance our offerings, we are not just transforming individual lives—we’re changing the trajectories of entire families and communities,” Lindquist said. “This is the core mission of a community college, and it’s a mission we are proud to bring to life every single day.”
To learn more about what JCC has to offer, visit www.johnstoncc.edu.
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About Johnston Community College
Established in 1969, Johnston Community College is a comprehensive community college within the North Carolina System, offering more than 35 academic programs and numerous continuing education programs, services and opportunities. The College provides programming through its main campus in Smithfield as well as the Cleveland Center, Arboretum, Rudolph Howell & Son Environmental Learning Center and the Workforce Development Center.
Johnston Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Johnston Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
JCC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.