by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern Essex Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on NECC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Essex Community College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $11,328 for undergraduates. If you were a Massachusetts resident, the yearly charges were $5,544.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $6,384 | $4,944 | $11,328 |
| In-State | $600 | $4,944 | $5,544 |
Northern Essex Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Northern Essex Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Northern Essex Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $11,328 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. NECC only charges $5,544 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Northern Essex Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Northern Essex Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.60% for the past five years, Massachusetts residents could expect to pay $5,836 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at NECC to be $11,824, and $24,271 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.23% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $11,610 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $23,362 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at NECC, and $47,305 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NECC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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