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Northeast State Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Blountville, Tennessee, Northeast State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northeast State Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northeast State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northeast State is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northeast State is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northeast State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,422

Cost of attendance at Northeast State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,238

Cost of attendance at Northeast State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Northeast State Community College received on average $6,211 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,211
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 577 55% $4,287 $2,473,613
Other Federal Grant 936 90% $3,248 $3,040,233
State Grant/Scholarships 975 94% $3,350 $3,266,667
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 95 9% $823 $78,169
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,028 99% $6,211 $6,385,069

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeast State Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northeast State Community College students is 29.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.3%.

29.3%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 11.1% 5 students
  • white 30.8% 356 students
  • hispanic 35.2% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 4.8% 2 students

Service Offerings

Northeast State Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northeast State Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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