by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Essex Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Essex Community College ran $6,732 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,516. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $6,132 in-state and $6,132 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $6,384 |
| Fees | $6,132 | $6,132 |
| Total | $6,732 | $12,516 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Northern Essex Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Northern Essex Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northern Essex Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Northern Essex Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Northern Essex Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $600 | $6,384 |
| Two Years Ago | $600 | $6,384 |
| One Year Ago | $600 | $6,384 |
| Most Recent Year | $600 | $6,384 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NECC has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.98%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,202. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.46%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,948.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,202 | $12,948 |
| In 2 Years | $7,704 | $13,395 |
| In 3 Years | $8,242 | $13,858 |
| In 4 Years | $8,817 | $14,337 |
| In 5 Years | $9,432 | $14,832 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $54,538, compared with about $31,965 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northern Essex Community College, see the Northern Essex Community College Financial Aid page.
