Facts and Figures

Northeast Community College represents a way of thinking about higher education that proves it's possible to balance high-quality academics with high-impact experiences. Northeast offers a way that is more responsible, more accountable and more aligned with the realities of the future.

Get to know Northeast by the Numbers

50+
Clubs & Organizations

80+
Events to Attend

115+
Degrees & Programs

Northeast Students

98%
Of high schools

in Northeast’s 20-county service area
are represented in the student body

13,648
Students

in credit and non-credit offerings

84
international students

44%
Degree-Seeking Students

84.6%
of credit students persist from the fall to spring semester (over 15% higher than community college average)

663
students in adult education programs

Pathways To Your Educational Goals

31,765 Graduates

Sum of all graduates at Northeast Community College since 1973.

51% / 49%

51% of students are enrolled in transfer programs and 49% are enrolled in program leading directly to the workforce

56% of Northeast students graduate within three years.

This is 21% higher than the national average.

371 NC3 Certifications Earned

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) is nationally recognized as the standard for certifications and workforce development offering certifications in a number of disciplines at Northeast.

629 opportunities for internships, clinicals, and practicums

In addition to engaging coursework, programs require co-op or internship learning - enhancing student experiences and outcomes.

2,515 Early College Students

Opportunities are available for students to save money and start college while still in high school.

396 Non-credit Course Offerings

Students enrich their lives through non-credit courses that provide professional training, lifelong learning opportunities, or are just fun.

Employer Ratings

98% of employers positively rate Northeast programs.

Student Perspective

95% of students rate instructors as accessible and willing to help.

Campus Life

549 Students Live On-Campus

Pursue your degree at a campus that offers much more than just an academic environment. Finding ways to get involved in student life is easy with hundreds of opportunities.

Student Life On Campus

50+ Clubs and Organizations

Clubs, organizations, intramurals, leadership opportunities, an Honor Society and more create a robust campus experience and give students opportunities to grow outside the classroom.

Student Experience

8 Intercollegiate Athletics Teams

As home to the Hawks, Northeast competes at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I and II levels, and is a member of the Iowa Community College Athletic Association (ICCAC).

Northeast Hawks

Economic Impact

$1=$6
For every $1 invested in Northeast, students gain $6 in lifetime earnings

1 of every 34
Jobs are supported by Northeast
in the 20-County Region

$181.7
million
added regional income

Taxpayers gain
added tax revenue/public sector savings $1.20. Nebraska residents gain $7 in added income and social savings

About Our Campuses

4
Campuses

384
Full-time staff and faculty

215
Part-time staff and adjunct faculty

41
Buildings

916
Acres

20
County service area

Innovation in Education

Aspen Institute

Northeast Community College has been recognized in the top 150 of America’s community colleges by the prestigious Aspen Institute seven times since 2011, including being named a top 10 national finalist in 2017.

Aspen News Article

Military Friendly

Northeast Community College has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.

Military Friendly News Article

SkillsUSA medal winners and instructors in Atlanta

Student Excellence

Northeast earned medals in three categories at the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Northeast agriculture students placed second overall at the NACTA Judging Conference. Business students earned four top 10 awards at the Future Business Leaders of America National Conference.

Ensuring Excellence in Programming

Facilities

Northeast will be increasing its presence at its South Sioux City extended campus by expanding offerings in CDL truck driving and welding.

South Sioux City Expanding

Reports and Publications

Strategic Plan

Accreditation and Program-Specific Achievements