- Northeastern Junior College is the largest residential two-year college campus in the state. It is located on the high plains of Northeastern Colorado. Approximately 65% of full time traditional age students enrolled are in transfer programs and 35% are pursuing career/technical cetificates/degrees.
School Highlights
Northeastern Junior College serves 1,392 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,392 students
- In-state tuition: $3,394
- Out-state tuition: $4,892
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northeastern Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northeastern Junior College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
167 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northeastern Junior College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northeastern Junior College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,392 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
710 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
682 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
991 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
710 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
682 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
578 students
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
16%
20%
% White
3%
18%
% Hawaiian
73%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5241%
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,394 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,892 is less than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,394
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,892
$10,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,565
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northeastern Junior College, located in Sterling, Colorado, was established in 1941 and is Colorado's largest 2-year residential college. We are located in northeastern Colorado about 125 miles from Denver. At NJC, our students have the best of both worlds. They can take advantage of over 80 programs of study while enjoying small classes, individual instructor attention and the complete college experience. Each year, Northeastern's enrollment is approximately 4,000 learners. NJC has between a 1,000 and 1,100 full-time traditional age students (ages 17-22) who are enrolled full-time on our campus with 12 or more credit hours. NJC also serves approximately 3,000 part-time learners each year. Students attend Northeastern from many areas! On average we have traditional age students on campus from over 90% of the 63 counties in Colorado; from approximately 20 different states and several foreign countries. Northeastern Junior College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northeastern Junior College cost?
Northeastern Junior College's tuition is approximately $3,394 for In-State students and $4,892 for Out-State students.
What is Northeastern Junior College's ranking?
Northeastern Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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