Northeast State Community College
Northeast State Community College is located in Blountville, Tennessee with associated teaching sites in Elizabethton, Gray, Johnston City, and Kingsport. Northeast State was established in 1966 and it now serves more than 6000 students. This school offers students more than 130 different fields of study. Students can earn associate’s degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Northeast State is also known as a good transfer school option. The credits that students earn at Northeast State can be transferred to various four-year universities. This makes it a very cost-effective school for students wishing to pursue bachelor’s degree programs. Northeast State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Northeast State nursing program is traditional and allows students to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. The school also has an LPN-to-RN track program for current LPNs who are looking to gain RN status. All students are taught the necessary practical skills, nursing theory, and important communication methods. The curriculum is divided between classroom, lab, and clinical periods. This nursing program has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,088 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 64 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 64 miles radius of Northeast State Community College
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
15 miles away |
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Virginia Highlands Community College
27 miles away |
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Mountain Empire Community College
32 miles away |
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Mayland Community College
44 miles away |
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Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
47 miles away |
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Southwest Virginia Community College
49 miles away |
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Walters State Community College
51 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
53 miles away |
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McDowell Technical Community College
62 miles away |
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
64 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1984 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/2009 - 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 | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $160/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $659/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 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $29,655 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $46,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $82,375 |
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, 96% of Northeast State 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 | 57% | $4,089 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $750 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 87% | $3,176 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,636 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 6% | $6,129 |
$6,233
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,590 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,368 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,827 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,148 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
6,088
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,180
Women
2,908
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
89% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
