Paying for NECC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,516 ($6,732)
Off-campus Living Costs
$16,315
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$266 ($25)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Northern Essex Community College are $6,732 for Massachusetts residents and $12,516 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Massachusetts, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $10,367).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Berkshire Community College and North Shore Community College, tuition & fees of Northern Essex Community College is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $11,151.
The average living cost of the school is $16,315 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the NECC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Essex Community College are $6,732 for Massachusetts residents and $12,516 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 9.10% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,384 | $4,944 |
| 2022 | $6,384 | $4,944 |
| 2023 | $6,384 | $5,088 |
| 2024 | $6,384 | $5,088 |
| 2025 | $6,384 | $6,132 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $16,315 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 1.80% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,560 | $3,870 |
| 2022 | $11,790 | $3,850 |
| 2023 | $12,360 | $4,076 |
| 2024 | $11,799 | $4,228 |
| 2025 | $12,003 | $4,312 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,400 at Northern Essex Community College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,400 |
| 2022 | $1,400 |
| 2023 | $1,400 |
| 2024 | $1,400 |
| 2025 | $1,400 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Northern Essex Community College is $25 for Massachusetts residents and $266 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25 | $266 |
| 2022 | $25 | $266 |
| 2023 | $25 | $266 |
| 2024 | $25 | $266 |
| 2025 | $25 | $266 |