About Northern Essex Community College

Founded in , Northern Essex Community College. is a college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 5,976 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Northern Essex Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 112 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northern Essex Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at NECC are considered , with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northern Essex Community College.

20%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
75%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
40%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
40%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
75%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
40%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
40%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 1.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    9 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    9 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    9 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    9 Students rated school activities 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    9 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Northern Essex Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Northern Essex Community College?

8 Students rated Northern Essex Community College

Molly - 11/24/2019

I have the advisors at NECC to thank for my career path. I have 2 associate's degrees from NECC, and a career I love. I paid up front for classes, and never had to take out a loan. The campuses are small, but I like it that way. Both campuses were within driving distance and easily accessible for me.

jasmine - 09/23/2019

I love the professors. I love the class size. The food is not the best. I like how the campus is small.

Kira - 08/03/2019

Overall my experience at NECC was rather mediocre. There was nothing especially heinous about it and the general area was nice ( I took classes on Haverhill campus) and they have a lot of additional course opportunities. However management was not great and thus I'm very excited to be transferring to a 4 year private college to finish my education.

nubiannie - 11/06/2018

Northern Essex is the only community college in my vicinity but, the greatest option between schools in Massachusetts. My first semester there was amazing. My teachers were very nice and helped as much as they could. The college has two campuses which can make you have the "college experience" and honestly is great! There's many options for night and day school as the people there always try to work around your schedule. There are many people of different ages at Northern Essex because it is a college for anyone ! Everyone can go there and start their education!

Northern Essex Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Northern Essex Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northern Essex Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    When I was applying for college, I was going for the name, not for the education. I assumed that because Northern Essex was a community college that it couldn't possibly provide the same level of education as UNH or UConn. Now that I've gone to Northern Essex I know that its equal and in some ways its better. I wish I had known all this back when I was a high school senior. As fart as the transition into college, I would tell myself that everyone has there own way of coping with all the differences. Some are going to focus more on the partying and the drinking, but that's not the way for me. College is what you make of it; whether you're living on campus or commuting back and forth. The best way to get through it is to make quality friends, study hard, and focus on your studies because that's what you're there for- the education not the partying.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is exciting, motivating, and caring. I have applied to many colleges and have not seen a school like Northern essex Community College, where the the advisors actually sit down with you and take their time and to explain everything you need to do and what courses you have to take for your major.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Our school is a good education for a reasonable price. I think the value of classes compared to other schools is excellent.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    In high school, my classmates and I would generally refer to Northern Essex Community College as a 'fake' school. Perhaps, the fact that the school accepts all applicants and emits a lower-than-standard GPA may be to blame. However, others respect the school for just that. Everybody is welcome without basis on the decorative content of a high school r?sum

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    My school is a really good one. The worst thing about it is that it is only a 2 year school.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Regardless of financial status, test scores, or acquired aptitude or accomplishments, literally anyone can benefit from attending Northern Essex. Particularly, for those students who have the willpower but couldn?t prove it elsewhere, this school will provide the opportunity to demonstrate true desire to succeed. People of all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, and status come to Northern Essex possibly because it is the only accepting school, but often because it is affordable and helpful. Harvard-worthy people sit at my side in many classes. If you are determined, you are just as capable here as any school.

    Read all 1 answers

  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is nothing really frustrating about my school, just that the cafetaria food is too expensive and not that very good, but then what school has a good cafeteria food.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

5,976

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

13%

Out-Of-State

87%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
39%
% White or Caucasian
49%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending Northern Essex Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 53% were awarded federal grants. While 22% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$10,560

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,738

Room and Board

21,698

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,933
$30 - $48K
$8,239
$48 - $75K
$9,831
$75 - $110K
$12,980
$110K & UP
$12,968

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