North Shore Community College is a source of hope and opportunity and a regional leader for social and economic change. Blending tradition and innovation, liberal arts and career preparation, intellectual development and cultural and personal growth, we foster a diverse and caring community of learners where all are welcome and each is challenged. We offer lifelong education responsive to changing community needs, a global economy, evolving technology and the shifting roles faced by individuals and institutions. Our greatest contribution to the commonwealth is the success and achievement of our students.
School Highlights
North Shore Community College serves 4,783 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 4,783 students
In-state tuition: $4,296
Out-state tuition: $10,137
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 578 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of North Shore Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The North Shore Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,783 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
1,659 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
3,124 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
340 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,659 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,124 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
60%
55%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,137 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,137
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,789
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 4,783 students
In-state tuition: $4,296
Out-state tuition: $10,137
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,266 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
