North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College (NSCC) is located in Danvers, Massachusetts. This public community college was established in 1965. This is a large school that serves over 16,000 students and it has a number of different programs for students to pursue. There are more than 80 associate degree and certificate programs available at NSCC. The school is completely accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers students the chance to pursue many different educational paths while receiving top-notch instruction. The school also has many partnerships that will allow students to transfer credits over to a four-year university.
NSCC has several options for prospective nursing students to consider as well. This school has both a practical nursing program and an associate degree nursing program. The associate degree in nursing program is known as the nurse education path. There are options for existing LPN's to receive advanced placement in this program too. The nursing education program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students6,087 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 8 | 49 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 21 |
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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 01/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2014 - 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 | $206/credit | |
In State Students | $206/credit | |
Out of State Students | $438/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 | $9,270 | $9,270 | $19,710 |
ADN | 70 | $14,420 | $14,420 | $30,660 |
BSN | 125 | $25,750 | $25,750 | $54,750 |
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, 73% of North Shore 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 | 51% | $4,304 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $366 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $1,208 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $515 |
Federal Student Loans | 32% | $4,647 |
Private Loans | 1% | $6,969 |
$7,679
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,820 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,489 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,255 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,601 |
Over $110,000$12,213 |
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Student Population
6,087
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,749
Women
2,338
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
57% |
Hispanic |
24% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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.