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Northeastern Junior College, Colorado

Overview of Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Sterling, Colorado. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Northeastern Junior College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study agricultural science and management and liberal arts.

Northeastern Junior College Selectivity

Northeastern Junior College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,859 students (1,506 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Northeastern Junior College.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northeastern Junior College is a comprehensive learning community that produces skilled and knowledgeable citizens who will transfer successfully to four-year schools, enter the workforce productively, and contribute positively to their own and society's economic and social well-being."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751-2944
General Phone: (970) 521-6600
Admissions Phone: (970) 521-7000
Financial Aid Phone: (970) 521-6800
http://www.njc.edu

Northeastern Junior College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northeastern Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts166liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities
Agricultural Science And Management114agricultural education, farm management, agricultural production, agricultural technology, agricultural operations, agricultural supply
Nursing And Emergency Medicine66EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management21business management, MIS
Beauty And Cosmetology17cosmetology
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and administration
Family And Social Work12child development
Mechanics And Repair7automobile mechanics
Landscaping And Horticulture5ornamental horticulture

Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Junior College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree23310
Award of less than 1 academic year1267
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years645

Student Body

In 2005, Northeastern Junior College had a total enrollment of 2,859 students (1,506 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1922%
20-219%
22-246%
25-298%
30-348%
35-398%
40-4916%
50-6413%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado98%

Northeastern Junior College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time20 %

Northeastern Junior College Room and Board (2005)

Northeastern Junior College offers campus housing for 465 of its 1,506 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Sterling, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northeastern Junior College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,315
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,195
Room and board$ 5,121
Room charge$ 2,412
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,750
Books and supplies$ 1,306
Other expenses$ 3,528

Financial Aid:
Northeastern Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (970) 521-6800

Northeastern Junior College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1932

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year19$37,12732$36,010
All faculty totalacademic year19$37,12732$36,010

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northeastern Junior College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total392665
Basketball141529
Baseball25025
All Other Sports01111

Northeastern Junior College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Northeastern Junior College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northeastern Junior College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Northeastern Junior College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northeastern Junior College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in liberal arts
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Northeastern Junior College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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