What Sampson Community College does

Sampson Community College is a public two-year institution located in Clinton, North Carolina, operating since 1965 under the North Carolina Community College System with SACSCOC institutional accreditation and ACEN reaccreditation for its nursing programs. The college delivers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, dual-enrollment through Career & College Promise, workforce development and continuing education, and distance learning (online, hybrid, and blended formats) through Moodle LMS, with student access unified via Microsoft Azure Active Directory single sign-on alongside Office 365, Self-Service SIS, and Watermark Student Success & Engagement. Program offerings span health sciences (ADN, PN), applied trades (welding, HVAC, electrical, construction), business administration, information technology, applied animal science/agribusiness, and early childhood education, with established 2+2 transfer pathways to NC A&T, ECU, and other UNC system universities.

The college's revenue model combines tuition and fees (in-state and out-of-state rates set through the NC Residency Determination Service), state appropriations from North Carolina, and processing of federal and state financial aid including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work Study, Golden LEAF, and Next NC Scholarship. Foundation scholarships exceeding $250,000 annually across 100+ named awards support roughly 140 students, with 80% of the overall student body receiving some form of financial aid. Go-to-market operates through the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) application portal, mandatory Viking Orientation, Fall Registration Fest, employer partnerships across healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing, and a statewide NC Boost consortium with Bladen and Robeson Community Colleges.

Name

Sampson Community College

Legal name

Sampson Community College

Website

https://www.sampsoncc.edu/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sampson Community College is a public two-year institution in Clinton, North Carolina, offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, dual enrollment, workforce training, and distance learning to Sampson County residents and NC SARA out-of-state online learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Associate degree programs
• Dual enrollment programs
• Nursing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for curriculum programs, continuing education courses, and workforce development programs. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates are determined through NC Residency Determination Service. Business-sponsored students qualify for in-state rates.
2. State Funding: Public community college receives state funding from North Carolina as part of the NC Community College System
3. Financial Aid Processing: College processes Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, and state scholarships including Golden LEAF and Next NC Scholarship

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sampson Community College is a public two-year community college providing accessible and affordable higher education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in Clinton, North Carolina. It offers Associate Degree Programs, diplomas, and certificates across disciplines including nursing, business, IT, welding, HVAC, and applied animal science, delivered through on-campus instruction and Moodle-based distance learning. The college also operates dual enrollment (Career & College Promise), High School Equivalency, Workforce Development & Continuing Education, the NC Boost accelerated program, and over $250,000 in annual Foundation scholarships.

Product overview

Sampson Community College operates as a community college offering a portfolio of educational products and services centered around its Learning Management System (Moodle) and Student Services Portal (Self-Service). The core offerings include Associate Degree Programs (two-year degrees in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology, Nursing, and Welding), Career & College Promise (dual enrollment for high school students), Workforce Development & Continuing Education (non-credit vocational training including CDL and HVAC), High School Equivalency programs, and Distance Learning (fully online, hybrid, and blended course formats). The college provides student support services including Foundation Scholarships (over $250,000 annually across 100+ scholarships), NC Boost accelerated career program, disability services, tutoring, and veteran services. Programs span applied technical trades (welding, HVAC, construction), health sciences (nursing, medical assisting), business (administration, accounting, IT), and public service (early childhood education, human services). All credit programs deliver via Moodle LMS with Microsoft Azure AD single sign-on integration, and students access grades, registration, and financial aid through the Self-Service portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs across multiple disciplines including Applied Animal Science, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology, Nursing, and Welding Technology, designed for recent high school graduates and adult learners seeking affordable higher education pathways and transfer preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140+ students awarded over $250,000 in Foundation scholarships for 2025-2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFNC serves as the application portal for SCC admissions, allowing students to apply online and process residency determinations through a single integrated system
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCC uses Microsoft Azure Active Directory Single Sign-On (SSO) enabling students to access Moodle, Office 365, Self-Service, and other apps with one set of credentials. Students receive Office 365 with 5 TB OneDrive storage and free Office app downloads.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationMoodle serves as the primary Learning Management System (LMS) for all SCC distance learning and traditional courses, enabling online content delivery, assignment submission, grade tracking, and discussion forums
• National Student ClearinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationSCC uses the National Student Clearinghouse for official transcript ordering and verification services
• NC Virtual Learning CommunityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCC participates in the NC Virtual Learning Community, allowing students to search for online and hybrid courses offered by all 58 North Carolina community colleges
• Bladen Community College and Robeson Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCC operates in a partnership consortium with Bladen and Robeson Community Colleges for the NC Boost Program, an accelerated college-to-career initiative funded by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation
• Smithfield Hog ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSmithfield Hog Production provides scholarship support for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in the Animal Science Program or agriculture-related studies at SCC
• Dominion EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDominion Energy Promesa Scholarship supports high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in curriculum degree or diploma programs at SCC
• NC A&T State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2+2 Program partnership allowing SCC graduates to transfer into Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education at NC A&T State University
• East Carolina University (ECU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway available for SCC IT graduates to continue into ECU's BS Industrial Technology program
• Local Sampson County EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local employers including healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, farms, and agribusinesses for workforce training, clinical rotations, and employment pathways

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sandhills Community College: Neighboring NC community college (Moore/Hoke/Harnett counties) with similar rural footprint, 2+2 transfer pathways, and workforce credentials. SCC's geography places it in the same Sandhills region for student-share competition and articulation purposes.
• James Sprunt Community College: Neighboring southeastern NC community college serving Duplin and Pender counties with comparable associate degrees, dual enrollment, and workforce development programs. Most directly comparable to SCC in rural catchment area, agricultural employer base, and program mix.
• Bladen Community College: Direct NC community college partner in the NC Boost consortium alongside Sampson CC. Serves a similarly rural eastern North Carolina county with comparable associate degree, dual enrollment, and workforce development programs, making it the most directly comparable peer institution.
• Central Carolina Community College: NC community college covering Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. Comparable in operating under the NC Community College System with overlapping programs in health sciences, business, IT, and trades, and competing for share of regional associate-seeking students.
• Robeson Community College: Direct NC Boost consortium partner with Sampson CC. Robeson CC serves a neighboring rural North Carolina county with overlapping programs in healthcare, trades, and continuing education, and shares the same Open Door admissions framework under the NC Community College System.
• Pitt Community College: Eastern NC community college serving Pitt County with comparable programs including associate degrees, health sciences, and workforce credentials. PCC provides a benchmark for an institution of similar rural-urban mix serving similar industries.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Major NC community college in a nearby regional hub (Cumberland County) offering comparable associate degrees, health sciences, and workforce development. FTCC competes with SCC for students along the I-95 corridor and serves as a benchmark for program scale and outcome data in the same labor market.
• Lenoir Community College: Eastern NC community college serving a rural/agricultural county economy similar to Sampson County. Lenoir CC offers overlapping health sciences, agribusiness, and workforce programs and operates as a comparable benchmark for public funding mix and rural enrollment dynamics.
• Coastal Carolina Community College: Eastern NC community college (Onslow County) operating under the same NC Community College System. Comparable in offering health sciences, business, and trades programs with strong military and rural-residential enrollment mix.

Broad incumbents

• Wake Technical Community College: The largest community college in the NC Community College System and a broad-incumbent peer. Wake Tech overlaps with SCC in distance learning and transfer pathways, and serves as the high-end scale benchmark for system-wide funding, program breadth, and employer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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