JSCC IS PROUD OF BEING ONE OF MANY COLLEGES IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT MADE THE TOP OF THE LIST BY SMARTASSET.
KENANSVILLE, NC, Wednesday, September 4, 2024: SmartAsset recently ranked James Sprunt Community College #11 as the Best Community College in the US. This recognition is based on our strong performance in key areas such as full-time retention rate, student-to-faculty ratio, and in-state tuition and fees.
JSCC has much to celebrate! 616 schools were included in this national assessment, with Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI taking #1 with a retention rate of 81%. JSCC has a 75% retention rate, which makes us close behind! Additionally, nine out of the top fifteen schools on the list are located in North Carolina. In other words, JSCC is running in the pack and is part of an outstanding Community College System!
The article produced by SmartAsset states, “65% of the top 20 community colleges are in North Carolina. North Carolina schools tend to have the best balance or retention, personal attention, and affordability.”
JSCC has put forth many initiatives to help students this year, which have kept it competitive among its neighbors. This includes child care aid, a variety of scholarships for both curriculum and continuing education, tutoring support, and, as always, top-notch customer service.
Dr. Shakeena White, Associate Vice President of Student Services, states, “At JSCC, we are truly honored to receive this recognition. We take pride in providing students with a quality education that will prepare them for their next step, whether it’s working on continuing their education or entering the workforce.”
James Sprunt Community College is excited about being a part of something so exciting for the state of North Carolina. We are proud of this accomplishment and the momentum it will surely provide for the future! JSCC is the place to be!
Read the full article from SmartAssest here: Best Community Colleges in the U.S. – 2024 Study (smartasset.com)