Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Tel: (978) 556-3000
www.necc.mass.edu
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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 5,233 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 284 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern Essex Community College(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty284 staff113 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northern Essex Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Northern Essex Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment5,233 students2,565 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:122:1
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# Full-Time Students1,698 students1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students3,535 students1,489 students
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
40%
18%
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% Black
4%
15%
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% White
44%
49%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
9%
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Diversity Score0.640.69
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College Completion Rate
17%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,700$35,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,320 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% 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 stayed relatively flat 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 Aid80%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$13,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,250$5,500
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Source: 2019 (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).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 5,233 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,320
  • Out-state tuition: $10,104
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
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Did You Know?
For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $28,383 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 65%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Massachusetts community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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