Northeast Community College

801 E. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
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  • Northeast Community College is dedicated to the success of students and the region it serves.

School Highlights

Northeast Community College serves 5,008 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 19%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northeast Community College(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty174 staff20 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northeast Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 22:1 over five years.
The Northeast Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,008 students1,769 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio29:123:1
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# Full-Time Students2,209 students477 students
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# Part-Time Students2,799 students1,292 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		345345
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Hispanic
7%
7%
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% Black
1%
6%
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% White
84%
81%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
-
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score0.290.33
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College Completion Rate
46%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,400$35,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,165 is more than the state average of $3,081. The in-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,215 is less than the state average of $4,438. The out-state tuition has grown by 61% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,165$3,081
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,215$4,438
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Tuition NotesResident students -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,675$11,675
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Volleyball,
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Established by the state legislature in 1973 as a comprehensive community college offering vocational/technical, liberal arts, college transfer, and continuing education, Northeast Community College is a modern, two-year college located at the northeast edge of Norfolk, Nebraska, and serves residents of a 20-county area in northeast Nebraska. Northeast is the only community college in the state with one-and two-year vocational, liberal arts, and adult education programs all on one main campus. From the merger of two separate and distinct institutionsNortheastern Nebraska College and Northeast Nebraska Technical CollegeNortheast Community College has become a unique college with its own identity. Northeast Community College provides comprehensive, affordable, and quality learning opportunities that are responsive to the diverse needs of the individuals served. We believe students are active partners in a learning process enhanced through effective and professional instruction. Northeast Community College promotes and provides lifelong learning opportunities that encourage people to contribute to society as thoughtful and responsible global citizens. Northeast Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate in Nursing degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificates.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northeast Community College is St Luke's College (60.0 miles away).
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  • St Luke's College
    Private, non-profit
    254 students | 60.00 Mi2720 Stone Park Blvd
    Sioux City,  IA  51104
    (712) 279-3149     60.00254
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Western Iowa Tech Community College Photo - The Dr. Robert E. Dunker Student Center is a hub for campus activities, intramural sports, clubs, weight room, track, open courts & more! All free to use as a student at WITCC.
    Public
    6,331 students | 61.30 Mi4647 Stone Ave
    Sioux City,  IA  51106
    (800) 352-4649     61.306,331
  • Kaplan University-Omaha Campus
    Private, for profit
    720 students | 85.10 Mi5425 N. 103rd St.
    Omaha,  NE  68134
    (402) 572-8500     85.10720
  • Vatterott College-Spring Valley
    Private, for profit
    145 students | 88.10 Mi11818 I Street
    Omaha,  NE  68137
    (402) 891-9411     88.10145
  • Universal College of Healing Arts
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    Omaha,  NE  68112
    (402) 556-4456     88.6014
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 5,008 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,165
  • Out-state tuition: $4,215
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
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Did You Know?
For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,081 per year for in-state students and $4,438 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,120 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.33, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is Vatterott College-Spring Valley. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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