Northern Essex Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
3
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Essex Community College has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.9%(2,346)
Hispanic
45.4%(2,607)
African American
4.9%(282)
Asian
2.3%(131)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(12)
Two or More Races
1.5%(87)
Unknown
4.6%(266)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment5,808
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Northern Essex Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northern Essex Community College has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.3%(2,164)
Women
62.7%(3,644)

Gender Statistics

Men2,164

37% of total enrollment

Women3,644

63% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Essex Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.1%(772)
18-19
23.2%(1,045)
20-21
18.0%(814)
22-24
12.1%(544)
25+
29.6%(1,335)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northern Essex Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 182% in-state residents, -83% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.5%(584)
International
0.5%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State584

182% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

3 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age