Northern Essex Community College
About Northern Essex Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Northern Essex Community College teaches in Haverhill and Lawrence, on the Merrimack River north of Boston, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and criminal justice are among its largest programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Students
3,685
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
20.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,732
Out-of-state: $12,516
Avg Net Price
$6,046
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,862
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
20.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.1%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
53.1%
$/Student
$8.1K
Class Size
Medium
The 20.9% graduation rate is below average, but 61.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,732
In-State
$12,516
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,201
After Financial Aid
$6,046
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,256
Receive Grants
46.7%
Take Loans
9.7%
Tuition is $6,732/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,046.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Northern Essex Community College fund their education.
While in School
46.7%
Get Grants
Free money
9.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,448
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Northern Essex Community College.
Gender
63.6%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,685
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
29.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 64% of the student body. 50.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
3,685
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Northern Essex Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 134 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
134
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
81% / 19%
108
Men
26
Women
5
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Northern Essex Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,862
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$32K
89 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$57K
63 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$39K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
$45K
25 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$64K
24 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$68K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.