Northeast Community College

801 E Benjamin
Norfolk, NE 68702
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School Highlights

Northeast Community College serves 5,258 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 443 teachers has grown by 94% over five years.
Northeast Community College(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty443 staff233 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 12:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Northeast Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,258 students1,722 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:111:1
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# Full-Time Students2,053 students740 students
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# Part-Time Students3,205 students982 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		536 students536 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
14%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
80%
68%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
6%
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Diversity Score0.350.51
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College Completion Rate
48%
41%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,400$35,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,165 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,215 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,165$4,615
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,215$5,803
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Tuition NotesResident students -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,071$10,071
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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: 2020 (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 not-for-profit
    235 students | 60.00 Mi2720 Stone Park Blvd
    Sioux City, IA 51104
    (712) 279-3149     60.00235
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College
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    5,976 students | 61.30 Mi4647 Stone Ave
    Sioux City, IA 51102
    (712) 274-6400     61.305,976
  • The Creative Center
    The Creative Center Photo
    Private for-profit
    40 students | 85.50 Mi10850 Emmet Street
    Omaha, NE 68164
    (402) 898-1000     85.5040
  • Universal College of Healing Arts
    Private for-profit
    26 students | 88.60 Mi8702 North 30th Street
    Omaha, NE 68112
    (402) 556-4456     88.6026
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
    Private not-for-profit
    16 students | 89.80 Mi6901 North 72nd St
    Omaha, NE 68122
    (402) 572-3654     89.8016
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5,258 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,165
  • Out-state tuition: $4,215
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
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For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,390 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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