Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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  • The mission of Northern Essex Community College is to serve the people of the Greater Merrimack Valley as a caring and comprehensive center of educational excellence that offers high quality, affordable adult and post secondary education through the Associate Degree level, as well as a broad range of occupational programs and community services which enhance the social, cultural and economic life of the region.
School Highlights
Northern Essex Community College serves 6,963 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Northern Essex Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Essex County, MA.
The nearest community college to Northern Essex Community College is North Shore Community College (14.8 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 284 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern Essex Community College(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty284 staff96 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northern Essex Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The Northern Essex Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,963 students3,428 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:126:1
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# Full-Time Students2,298 students1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students4,665 students2,352 students
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
26%
12%
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% Black
4%
12%
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% White
65%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.510.59
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College Completion Rate
19%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,700$35,500
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,320 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,104 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,320$4,424
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,104$9,401
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%86%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,500$11,450
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Northern Essex is located in the Merrimack Valley in northeastern Massachusetts, just a few miles from the New Hampshire border, our mission is to provide access to quality higher education at an affordable cost. We offer post secondary education through the associate degree level, including career programs in areas such as nursing and allied health, computers, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and deaf studies and dozens of transfer programs for students who want to start at Northern Essex and transfer for their junior and senior years, eventually earning a bachelor's degree or higher. Excellent facilities, solid academic support services and a dynamic student activity program are part of the educational opportunities available at Northern Essex. Flexible scheduling and the option of completing your degree or certificate at your own pace are hallmarks of a Northern Essex education. Northern Essex Community College is justifiably proud of the quality of education and services we offer to our students. Each year over 15,000 individuals study at Northern Essex either full- or part-time. We have a teaching faculty who concentrate their education, experience and effort in the classroom. When your education is completed, you will have the skills needed to join the thousands of Northern Essex graduates who have transferred successfully to baccalaureate programs, or who have become a part of the highly skilled business, industrial and professional work force for which New England is famous.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northern Essex Community College is North Shore Community College (14.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • North Shore Community College
    Public
    7,412 students | 14.80 Mi1 Ferncroft Rd
    Danvers,  MA  01923
    (978) 762-4000     14.807,412
  • Great Bay Community College
    Public
    2,079 students | 22.80 Mi320 Corporate Dr
    Portsmouth,  NH  03801
    (603) 427-7600     22.802,079
  • Middlesex Community College (Bedford)
    Public
    9,205 students | 23.10 MiSprings Rd
    Bedford,  MA  01730
    (978) 656-3200     23.109,205
  • Marian Court College
    Private, non-profit
    277 students | 24.20 Mi35 Little/'/s Point Rd
    Swampscott,  MA  01907
    (781) 309-5200     24.20277
  • Nashua Community College
    Public
    2,184 students | 24.20 Mi505 Amherst St
    Nashua,  NH  03063
    (603) 578-8900     24.202,184
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 6,963 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,320
  • Out-state tuition: $10,104
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
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The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Massachusetts community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Massachusetts is Bunker Hill Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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