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Northeastern Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Cheraw, South Carolina, Northeastern Technical College 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 Northeastern Technical 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.

Northeastern Technical 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 Northeastern Technical College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Northeastern Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,186

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,948

Cost of attendance at Northeastern Technical 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.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Northeastern Technical College received on average $6,529 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.

$6,529
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 51 61% $4,838 $246,760
Other Federal Grant 51 61% $4,927 $251,260
State Grant/Scholarships 54 65% $3,932 $212,302
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 71 86% $6,529 $463,562

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeastern Technical 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 Northeastern Technical College students is 36.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.8%.

36.1%

  • African American 18.2% 10 students
  • white 47.1% 41 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeastern Technical 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

Northeastern Technical 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

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

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