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Northeast Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 545
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, Northeast CC 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 Northeast 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.

Northeast Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

The student retention rate of 71% at Northeast CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,750

Cost of attendance at Northeast Community College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,010

Cost of attendance at Northeast 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.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Northeast Community College received on average $4,450 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.

$4,450
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 311 39% $4,767 $1,482,463
Other Federal Grant 352 45% $5,140 $1,809,435
State Grant/Scholarships 204 26% $955 $194,739
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 504 64% $1,718 $866,123
Total Grant & Scholarships 645 82% $4,450 $2,870,297

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeast 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 Northeast Community College students is 52.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.7%.

52.0%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 20.0% 3 students
  • white 56.7% 369 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 33.5% 52 students
  • International Students 71.8% 28 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeast 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

Northeast 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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

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