Northeast State Community College

2425 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
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Tel: (423) 323-3191
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  • Northeast State Community College is a comprehensive two-year community college under the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. As a comprehensive community college, Northeast State provides university parallel programs designed for students desiring to transfer to another college or university, career programs for students planning to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, and continuing education and community service programs for professional growth and personal enrichment to the citizens of Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties.

School Highlights

Northeast State Community College serves 5,865 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.

Top Placements

Northeast State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northeast State Community College(TN) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty192 staff29 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northeast State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northeast State Community College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,865 students631 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:130:1
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# Full-Time Students3,129 students369 students
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# Part-Time Students2,736 students262 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
3%
17%
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% White
89%
74%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
2%
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Diversity Score0.200.42
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College Completion Rate
18%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,600$29,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $4,573. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,168 is more than the state average of $14,803. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,816$4,573
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,168$14,803
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,500$12,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$6,297
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Acceptance Rate58%78%
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ACT Composite1919
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ACT English1919
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ACT Math1819
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The history of Northeast State Community College reflects the changing educational needs of the residents of the five Northeast Tennessee counties which it serves. The college began as Tri-Cities State Area Vocational-Technical School in 1966 under the governance of the State Board for Vocational Education. In 1970, the mission was expanded and the school became a regional center for vocational and technical training. The scope was again expanded in 1978 to include the awarding of both one-year certificates and associate degrees in technology, and the name was changed to Tri-Cities State Technical Institute. Effective on July 1, 1983, Tri-Cities State Tech was placed under the governance of the Tennessee State Board of Regents and became part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. On July 1, 1990, a university parallel component was added, and the current name was made official Northeast State provides programs of study leading to the associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees, as well as academic and technical certificates. Within these academic areas, the College provides business, technical, and health-related professions programs which prepare students for immediate employment, university parallel programs designed for transfer to other institutions of higher education, honors courses for the academically talented, and a developmental education program to prepare students for college-level studies. Northeast State Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees.

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The nearest community college to Northeast State Community College is Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College (14.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 5,865 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,816
  • Out-state tuition: $15,168
  • Acceptance Rate: 58%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
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Did You Know?
For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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