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Northeastern Junior College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 578
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Sterling, Colorado, NEJRCO 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 Northeastern Junior 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.

Northeastern Junior 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 66% at NEJRCO 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

$5,243

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Junior College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,544

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Junior 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.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Northeastern Junior College received on average $5,864 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.

$5,864
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 115 41% $5,427 $624,053
Other Federal Grant 132 47% $5,382 $710,389
State Grant/Scholarships 124 44% $1,980 $245,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 215 77% $2,482 $533,574
Total Grant & Scholarships 254 91% $5,864 $1,489,463

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeastern Junior 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 Northeastern Junior College students is 52.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.2%.

52.4%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 16.7% 3 students
  • white 56.7% 139 students
  • unknown 66.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 43.1% 25 students
  • International Students 46.4% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeastern Junior College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Northeastern Junior 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

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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