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Johnston Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, Johnston Community College is built around access, so your strategy should shift from proving you can get in to choosing the right program and starting strong. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if scores help with placement or your transfer plans.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Johnston Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Johnston Community College enrolls about 5,371 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Johnston Community College has a freshman retention rate of 67%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Smithfield, NC

Undergrad Enrollment5,371

Freshman Retention67%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Johnston Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 13

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Johnston Community College, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have time to improve. Use the summer before senior year for a retake and possible superscore boost, since the August 13 Regular Decision deadline means fall senior-year retakes will be too late for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

At Johnston Community College, in-state tuition is $2,432 and out-of-state tuition is $8,576. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,432

Out-of-State Tuition$8,576

Room and Board$13,449

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Johnston Community College lists out-of-state tuition at $8,576, while in-state tuition is $2,432. Estimated room and board is $13,449, so students should budget beyond tuition for living costs, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net price can vary based on course load, housing choices, and eligibility for financial aid.