Smithfield, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Community College (in-state) | $2,756 | — |
| NC average | $14,116 | -80% |
| National average | $18,082 | -85% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,756 | $11,024 |
| Out-of-state | $8,900 | $35,600 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Johnston Community College ranks 52 by in-state tuition among the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 223% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Johnston Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community College | $2,748 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2,792 |
| Central Carolina Community College | $2,711 |
| Stanly Community College | $2,672 |
In-state tuition at Johnston Community College is $2,756 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,900.
Johnston Community College in-state tuition is 80% below the NC average of $14,116.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Johnston Community College is 85% below that.
$2,756 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Johnston Community College comes to about $11,024 for an in-state student and $35,600 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Johnston Community College ranks 52 out of the 133 NC colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.