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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.
Students at the school often study agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Northeastern Junior College maintains an open-admission policy.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 166 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 114 | agricultural education, farm management, agricultural production, agricultural technology, agricultural operations, agricultural supply |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, MIS |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child development |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | ornamental horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 233 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 126 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 5 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (970) 521-7000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $37,127 | 32 | $36,010 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $37,127 | 32 | $36,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 26 | 65 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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