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James Sprunt Community College

James Sprunt Community College

James Sprunt Community College, commonly referred to as JSCC, was established in 1964. Situated in Kenansville, North Carolina, this community college offers a number of associate’s degrees in arts, science and general education, as well as certificates and diploma programs. Available courses include those in accounting, advertising, animal science technology, nursing, cosmetology, welding technology, criminal justice, and computer information technology, among others. JSCC also offers continuing education and distance learning opportunities.

Students of James Sprunt Community College are involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations including the Art Club, the National Vocational/Technical Honor Society, the Student Nurses Association, the Student Government Association, and the Greek honor society of Phi Theta Kappa.

Overview of James Sprunt Community College

James Sprunt Community College is in a rural area, in Kenansville, NC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at James Sprunt Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at James Sprunt Community College include education and teaching.

James Sprunt Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. James Sprunt Community College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.

Student Body

James Sprunt Community College, in 2007, had 1,118 students (758 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"James Sprunt is a comprehensive, open door community-centered college that responds to the needs and growth of Duplin County and surrounding areas by enabling a diverse population of individuals to attain their personal, academic and career goals; through collaborating with public schools, senior colleges, and other community colleges to provide secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities; through partnering with area businesses and industries in meeting their training and retraining needs; by enhancing the educational, economic, and cultural development of the service area; and by improving the quality of life in the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting James Sprunt Community College

James Sprunt Community College
133 James Sprunt Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349
General Phone: (910) 296-2400
http://www.jamessprunt.edu

James Sprunt Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts85liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Education And Teaching82early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Nursing And Emergency Medicine59registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management41accounting, business management
Construction Trades31electrician, masonry
Production Trades20welding
Beauty And Cosmetology17cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and police
Computer Science And Engineering15information technology
Medical Support And Technology12medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science
Mechanics And Repair11automobile mechanics
Family And Social Work11foodservice management
Office And Administration8office management
Photography And Commercial Art4commercial art
Agricultural Science And Management0agricultural operations
Animal Science And Care0animal husbandry

Number of programs and degrees for James Sprunt Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree19915
Award of less than 1 academic year14915
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years639

Student Body

In 2007, James Sprunt Community College had a total enrollment of 1,118 students (758 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White53%
Black40%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1814%
18-1918%
20-2110%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4914%
50-647%
65+0%

James Sprunt Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time27 %

James Sprunt Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kenansville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

James Sprunt Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,414
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,606
Books and supplies$ 1,300

Financial Aid:
James Sprunt Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 768700)

James Sprunt Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2536

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year25$40,72336$44,440
All faculty totalacademic year25$40,72336$44,440

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

James Sprunt Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

James Sprunt Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets James Sprunt Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 4%James Sprunt Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%James Sprunt Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%James Sprunt Community College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%James Sprunt Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%James Sprunt Community College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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