James Sprunt Community College
James Sprunt Community College is a public community college in Kenansville, North Carolina, enrolling about 799 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $2,592 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,592
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,863 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 799 41.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.79%
James Sprunt Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about James Sprunt Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is James Sprunt Community College?
James Sprunt Community College is located in Kenansville, NC (ZIP 28349).
Is James Sprunt Community College public or private?
James Sprunt Community College is a Public institution.
How much does James Sprunt Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,592 in-state, $8,736 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,863.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $376 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,754 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,149 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,526 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,368.
How big is James Sprunt Community College?
Total enrollment: 799 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at James Sprunt Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.79%.
First-year retention: 76.8%.
What do graduates of James Sprunt Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,126 six years after entry; $29,307 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
46.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is James Sprunt Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (625 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 completions)
- CIP 520201 (88 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (52 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (43 completions)
- CIP 460302 (38 completions)
- Welding Technology (33 completions)
- CIP 520204 (33 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (25 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is James Sprunt Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.79%; median earnings $29,307 at 10 years; net price $1,863. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,592
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at James Sprunt Community College was $2,592.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,863
2024 Value
In 2024 James Sprunt Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,863.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$7,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,863 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,368 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,944 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for James Sprunt Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at James Sprunt Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for James Sprunt Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,358 | $8,502 | $6,737 |
| 2014 | $2,374 | $8,526 | $6,979 |
| 2015 | $2,374 | $8,518 | $7,494 |
| 2016 | $2,502 | $8,646 | $5,552 |
| 2017 | $2,542 | $8,686 | $7,670 |
| 2018 | $2,570 | $8,714 | $4,111 |
| 2019 | $2,570 | $8,714 | $3,847 |
| 2020 | $2,570 | $8,714 | $3,464 |
| 2021 | $2,570 | $8,714 | $3,523 |
| 2022 | $2,570 | $8,714 | $4,562 |
| 2023 | $2,592 | $8,736 | $3,852 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at James Sprunt Community College in 2024 is 799 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.09% 100% Completion Time
47.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.09% of students graduating from James Sprunt Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for James Sprunt Community College.
Return on Investment
$29,307 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
3832.77% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for James Sprunt Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 136 completions
CIP 52.0201: 88 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 52 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 43 completions
CIP 46.0302: 38 completions
Welding Technology: 33 completions
CIP 52.0204: 33 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 25 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 23 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 625 completions
Most popular programs at James Sprunt Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for James Sprunt Community College graduates.
About
James Sprunt Community College is a public institution located in Kenansville, NC, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 799 students. The institution maintains a 47.79% graduation rate. Approximately 46.41% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Kenansville, NC 28349
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
James Sprunt Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does James Sprunt Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,592 and average net price is $1,863 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of James Sprunt Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,126 six years after entry and $29,307 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at James Sprunt Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is James Sprunt Community College?
Total enrollment is about 799 students in the latest reporting year.
Is James Sprunt Community College public or private?
James Sprunt Community College is a public institution located in Kenansville, NC.
Is James Sprunt Community College an HBCU?
No. James Sprunt Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is James Sprunt Community College a tribal college?
No. James Sprunt Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is James Sprunt Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, James Sprunt Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.4%).
Is James Sprunt Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for James Sprunt Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.