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North Shore Community College

General Information

Name: North Shore Community College
Address: 1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923-0840
Phone:

  • General information: (508) 762-4000
  • Financial aid office: (508) 762-4000
  • Admissions office: (508) 762-4000

Website: www.northshore.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,784$2,784$2,712
        Out-of-state$8,352$8,352$8,280
Books and supplies$800$800$800
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$9,000$9,000$14,388
        Other expenses$2,700$1,900$2,862
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,700$1,900$2,862

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$15,284$14,484$20,762
        Off-campus with family$6,284$5,484$6,374
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$20,852$20,052$26,330
        Off-campus with family$11,852$11,052$11,942

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 51%
  • Federal grants: 34%
  • State/local grants: 34%
  • Institutional grants: 15%
  • Student loans: 8%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2954
  • State/local grants:$1925
  • Institutional grants:$400
  • Student loans:$2796

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6604
First-time student retention: 55%
Overall graduation rate: 16%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 42%
    • Part Time: 58%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 37%
    • Women: 63%

White non-hispanic: 70%
Black non-hispanic: 8%
Hispanic: 12%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 6%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Associate
  • Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming - Associate
  • Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management - Associate
  • Food Science and Technology, Other - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry - Associate, Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other - Associate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  • Computer Science - Associate
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager - Certificate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide - Certificate
    Engineering
  • Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other - Certificate
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician - Associate
    English Language and Literature/Letters
  • Technical and Business Writing - Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Adult Development and Aging - Associate, Certificate
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dietetic Technician (DTR) - Associate
  • Health Aide - Certificate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other - Associate
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant - Certificate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Associate, Certificate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Urban Forestry - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other - Associate, Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design - Associate, Certificate


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