Northeast Community College
Northeast Community College is a public community college in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling about 2,387 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $3,840 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,544 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,387 75.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.80%
Northeast Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northeast Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northeast Community College?
Northeast Community College is located in Norfolk, NE (ZIP 68702-0469).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northeast Community College public or private?
Northeast Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Northeast Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,840 in-state, $5,130 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,544.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,505 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,546 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,127 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,287 |
| $110,001+ | $12,780 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,360.
How big is Northeast Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,387 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 55.80%.
First-year retention: 74.8%.
What do graduates of Northeast Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,950 six years after entry; $42,634 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
16.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northeast Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,018 completions)
- Welding Technology (60 completions)
- CIP 520201 (45 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (41 completions)
- Medical Assistant (41 completions)
- CIP 511105 (38 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (35 completions)
- CIP 460303 (34 completions)
- CIP 151303 (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northeast Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.80%; median earnings $42,634 at 10 years; net price $8,544. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeast Community College was $3,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,544
2024 Value
In 2024 Northeast Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,544.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,176 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,544 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$20,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northeast Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northeast Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northeast Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,910 | $3,855 | $7,764 |
| 2014 | $3,030 | $4,035 | $8,097 |
| 2015 | $3,165 | $4,215 | $7,628 |
| 2016 | $3,285 | $4,365 | $8,679 |
| 2017 | $3,405 | $4,545 | $9,183 |
| 2018 | $3,480 | $4,635 | $8,760 |
| 2019 | $3,660 | $4,860 | $8,749 |
| 2020 | $3,750 | $4,395 | $9,029 |
| 2021 | $3,750 | $5,010 | $8,898 |
| 2022 | $3,840 | $5,130 | $9,189 |
| 2023 | $3,840 | $5,130 | $8,812 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northeast Community College in 2024 is 2,387 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.09% 100% Completion Time
55.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.09% of students graduating from Northeast Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northeast Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$42,634 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1147.48% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northeast Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Welding Technology: 60 completions
CIP 52.0201: 45 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 42 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 41 completions
Medical Assistant: 41 completions
CIP 51.1105: 38 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 35 completions
CIP 46.0303: 34 completions
CIP 15.1303: 32 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,018 completions
Most popular programs at Northeast Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northeast Community College graduates.
About
Northeast Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, NE, offering 88 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,387 students. The institution maintains a 55.80% graduation rate. Approximately 16.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 88 distinct degree programs, Northeast Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Northeast Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,840 and average net price is $8,544 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northeast Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,950 six years after entry and $42,634 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northeast Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
How big is Northeast Community College?
Total enrollment is about 2,387 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northeast Community College public or private?
Northeast Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, NE.
Is Northeast Community College an HBCU?
No. Northeast Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northeast Community College a tribal college?
No. Northeast Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northeast Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northeast Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.7%).
Is Northeast Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northeast Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.