North Shore Community College

1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA, 01923-0840
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Public | 7,985 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • North Shore Community College serves 7,985 students (46% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body.
  • North Shore Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Essex County, MA.

School Overview:

North Shore Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
259 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 7,985 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:31 1:21
# Full-Time Students
3,695 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
4,290 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
4% 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
15% 6%
% Black
9% 15%
% White
72% 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$3,720 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$9,288 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single building to three campuses and from five to over one hundred academic programs.
  • Established in 1965, North Shore Community College is one of the oldest and largest of the fifteen community colleges in Massachusetts. Operating from campuses in Lynn, Beverly, and Danvers, we serve 26 cities and towns along the coastal region from north metropolitan Boston to Cape Ann.
  • NSCC delivers post-secondary education to 7,500 students each year through more than 90 programs of study. The College also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 500,000 area residents through workforce development training to businesses and individuals, cultural enrichment activities, and community development resources.

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12000 students | 15.6 mi. away
New England College of Business and Finance
922 students | 17.0 mi. away
Fisher College
1445 students | 17.1 mi. away
Bay State College
1179 students | 17.4 mi. away
Laboure College
694 students | 22.1 mi. away

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