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Northeastern Junior College
Northeastern Junior College
STERLING, CO . 2 Year 3.9
#1196 in Best Colleges in America
100 COLLEGE AVE STERLING, CO 80751

Overview

Northeastern Junior College (NJC), founded in 1941, is located in Sterling, Colorado (about 125 miles from Denver). As a member of the Colorado Community College system, this two-year public college offers more than 80 associate degree and certificate majors, focusing on agriculture, nursing, wind energy technology, business and other fields. The campus covers an area of nearly 25 acres and has 6 dormitory buildings that can accommodate more than 600 students. It has modern training facilities, a student center, a library and a gymnasium. The school has a teacher-student ratio of about 15:1, and the teaching style is "small class interaction + practical orientation", supplemented by active NJCAA sports teams (Plainsmen) and rich community life, providing students with a full range of learning and growth environment.

Rankings

  • 404

    #404 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Community Colleges in Colorado

  • Best Community Colleges in America 404 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B Value
  • B+Diversity
  • BSafety
  • BStudent Life
  • CLocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    159 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    137 Graduates
  • Business
    73 Graduates
  • Welding
    56 Graduates
  • Instrumentation Technician
    44 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    28 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    26 Graduates
  • Nursing
    22 Graduates
  • Agricultural Business
    20 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    17 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,864
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    710 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    682
  • Undergrads Over 25
    27%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    31%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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