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North Shore Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, North Shore Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of North Shore Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Shore Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, North Shore Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Shore Community College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at North Shore Community College is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Shore Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,352

Cost of attendance at North Shore Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,920

Cost of attendance at North Shore Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at North Shore Community College received on average $6,079 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,079
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 239 47% $4,671 $1,116,487
Other Federal Grant 293 58% $5,041 $1,476,969
State Grant/Scholarships 248 49% $1,518 $376,557
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 29 6% $857 $24,851
Total Grant & Scholarships 309 61% $6,079 $1,878,377

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Shore Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Shore Community College students is 21.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.1%.

21.8%

  • asian 20.7% 6 students
  • African American 14.3% 7 students
  • white 26.6% 81 students
  • hispanic 16.7% 33 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

North Shore Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Shore Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training