Why become a student at Northeastern Junior College?

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Northeastern is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado. Located in the vibrant, friendly town of Sterling, Colorado, Northeastern offers big-school amenities at a small-school price. Take the next step toward your educational and professional goals and become a Plainsman!

Our Students

900 full time students and over 2,000 part-time students from all over the US and the world.  Get to know some of them below.

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Michael Chavez
Nolan White
Colton Faubion
Tyler Laferriere
Alaina Lueth
Justin Camacho
Taner Brandner
Brenden Gunwall
Daniel Knight
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Photo of Nino Egli, from Switzerland
Davon Keyes standing in front of an ambulance
Amy Crowder
Abby Davidson
Sydney Crites

Discover NJC

Northeastern delivers a big-school experience at a small-school price. The numbers add up: 900 full-time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part-time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students.

Visit Campus

In addition to Discovery Day tours, individual campus visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Meet with an admissions coordinator, take a tour of campus, and ask questions of an academic or faculty advisor.

Monahan Learning Center

The MLC promotes students' academic growth by providing a variety of services and assisting with individual academic needs in order to help students make the most of their educational experience. Student resources include the Library, Tutoring, Jumpstart, Trio Program & Accessibility Services.

Living On Campus

NJC has six on-campus residence halls that house more than 575 students. Northeastern is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado.

Students studying on the lawn of the Monahan Learning Center at Northeastern Junior College. Students can expect to receive free tutoring at the MLC, as well as many other services to help along their educational journey at NJC.
Student Activities

Northeastern offers students an amazing array of opportunities to get involved with fellow students, faculty and the local community. From student government to livestock judging, chess club to NJCAA athletics, opportunities to expand horizons through extracurricular involvement abound. Get involved, and discover how you can build lifelong relationships through enriching experiences beyond the classroom at Northeastern!

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Tuition Rates

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$5,730
In-state resident tuition
$8,267
WUE/Non-Resident tuition
$8,606
Room and board

(Rates for 2024-25. Rates are subject to change. Listed costs are based on two semesters with a minimum of 15 credits each. Room and board costs are based on double occupancy in Blue Spruce residence hall and a 19-meal plan.)

Admissions Staff

Our goal is to help students be fearless in the pursuit of what sets their soul on fire. We want students to experience and achieve everything they'd expect at college. You can reach us at 970‑521‑7000 or admissions@njc.edu

Admissions

Callie Lauer
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
970-521-6852
callie.lauer@njc.edu
Hays Student Center
Sterling
Callie Lauer
Lauren Rice
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
970-521-6853
lauren.rice@njc.edu
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Sterling
Lauren Rice
Sarah Stone-Robinson
International Student Coordinator
970-521-6854
sarah.stone-robinson@njc.edu
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Sterling
Sarah Stone Robinson
Gabe Wiest
Director - Admission/Recruitment
970-521-6952
gabe.wiest@njc.edu
Hays Student Center- 105
Sterling
Gabe Wiest
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Get Social

Engage and stay connected with what's going on around campus and with people—the students, faculty and staff who make learning and achievement at Northeastern such a positive, transformational experience.

Jessica Teter
Student Profile
Jessica Teter

While I was looking at nursing schools, NJC stood out to me because of the amazing nursing staff.

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Alumni Profile
Elly Cochran

I was able to learn different aspects of many different specialties such as OB, OR, geriatrics, and mental health. It gave me more of an idea which specialties I liked, and which ones I did not.

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Winston Brower
Student Profile
Winston Brower

Wind and Industrial Technology is a good challenge and there are lots of jobs on the market in this field.

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