Paying for Northern Essex Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,688 $11,472
The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) are $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,471 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2012 at NECC.
67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,377. It could cover 38.15% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,738 for Massachusetts residents and $24,522 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Essex Community College is $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($5,022) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,471.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NECC is $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
NECC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,688 $11,472$16,436
2023-2024$5,688$11,472$16,027
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%-2.49%
2024-2025$5,688$11,472$15,628

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NECC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $25 for Massachusetts residents and $266 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$25$266
2023-2024$25$266
2024-2025$25$266
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

NECC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Northern Essex Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to NECC
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern Essex Community College$5,688$11,472
Bunker Hill Community College$5,520$10,464
Middlesex Community College$6,098$12,170
Quinsigamond Community College$5,974$10,918
Bristol Community College$5,412$10,356
Massasoit Community College$5,376$10,320
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