Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
- NEO A&M College was founded in 1919. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is one of the nation's premier two-year colleges and has a long tradition of serving the educational needs of our students with over 50 outstanding educational programs from which to choose.
School Highlights
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College serves 2,274 students (72% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is the only community colleges within Ottawa County, OK.
- The nearest community college is Vatterott College-Joplin (24.60 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 88 staff | 58 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,274 students | 1,825 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 32:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,629 students | 869 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 645 students | 956 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 888 | 312 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 21% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| % Black | 3% | 9% |
| % White | 67% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.50 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 23% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,700 | $33,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- As a comprehensive two-year college, NEO offers freshman and sophomore college courses in all academic areas. The curriculum includes general education classes for students who want to transfer credits to a Bachelor's Degree program at a four-year college or university. Two-year occupational programs and one-year certificate programs are also offered for students who want to enter the job market after completing one or two years of college-level study. The basic curricula contain freshman and sophomore courses for students who intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree after leaving Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Occupational programs provide opportunities for those who plan to enter the work force upon graduation. Other educational programs provide for furthering the cultural, occupational, recreational, and enrichment opportunities for those in the community desiring to study, with or without credit, in specific areas of theirinterest. NEO is a unique junior college offering student activities found only in most four year universities. With dormitories, over forty student activities and organizations, competitive team sports (baseball, cheer, men's & women's baskeball, golf, football, softball, and volleyball), chorus, theatre, and Ag teams, students are sure to experience a true university atmosphere at our small, affordable, friendly college. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission – a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vatterott College-JoplinPrivate, for profit264 students | 24.60 Mi809 Illinois
Joplin, MO 64801
(417)781-5633 24.60264 - 5,710 students | 27.90 Mi601 Laclede Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417)451-3223 27.905,710 - 1,891 students | 38.40 Mi200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357
(620)421-6700 38.401,891 - 1,608 students | 42.90 Mi400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620)251-7700 42.901,608 - 945 students | 51.90 Mi1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301
(620)331-4100 51.90945
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