Campus & Student Life at Northern Essex Community College

Home to about 4,715 undergraduates in 2020, Northern Essex Community College is a small, public college located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Northern Essex Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern Essex Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern Essex Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northern Essex Community College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Northern Essex Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern Essex Community College Disability Services.

Northern Essex Community College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northern Essex Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern Essex Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern Essex Community College for Veterans Guide.

Northern Essex Community College offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Northern Essex Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,715 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,474 (31.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,241 (68.7%).

Northern Essex Community College is Ranked #1,979 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern Essex Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northern Essex Community College #1979 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northern Essex Community College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern Essex Community College Diversity Guide.

Northern Essex Community College Competes in the NJCAA

Northern Essex Community College has a total of 53 student athletes, 42 men and 11 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern Essex Community College Athletics