Northern Essex Community College
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is located in Haverville, Massachusetts. This community college is part of the Massachusetts Higher Education System and it serves more than 9,000 students. It offers students many flexible academic options, allowing them to pursue more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs. There are also a number of different noncredit courses that are aimed at workforce development. Both credit and noncredit courses are popular at NECC and can help people to further their career prospects. There are also several athletic programs at NECC that students will be able to get involved with. It offers all students a great educational opportunity while giving them the proper environment to grow both personally and professionally.
The NECC nursing program is seen as one of the most sought-after options at the school. The school offers practical nursing program and ADN program. Students who have already attained LPN licenses will be able to seek advanced placement in the associate degree program as well. All nursing courses are designed to teach nursing students how to provide safe and effective care to patients. This will be achieved through classroom learning experiences, laboratory work, and clinical experiences. Clinical experiences occur at different site placements under the supervision of a mentor. This nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students5,726 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 27 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 25 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $208/credit | |
In State Students | $208/credit | |
Out of State Students | $449/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,360 | $9,360 | $20,205 |
ADN | 70 | $14,560 | $14,560 | $31,430 |
BSN | 125 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $56,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 70% of Northern Essex Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 52% | $3,963 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $852 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $1,099 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $685 |
Federal Student Loans | 22% | $4,154 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,023
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,339 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,078 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,985 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,781 |
Over $110,000$13,560 |
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Student Population
5,726
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,498
Women
2,228
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
45% |
Hispanic |
42% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.