Northeastern Junior College

What Northeastern Junior College does

Northeastern Junior College is a public two-year community college located in Sterling, Colorado, founded in 1941 and operated under the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). As the largest two-year residential college in Colorado, NJC operates a main Sterling campus, a satellite Yuma campus, and a recently opened LEED Gold-certified Applied Technology Campus (November 2025). It serves approximately 1,740 total students (as of October 15, 2025), including 776 degree-seeking undergraduates and 964 non-degree-seeking students, supported by 40 full-time and 76 part-time instructional faculty yielding a 16.46:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The college offers more than 80 programs of study spanning agriculture, nursing (ACEN-accredited since 1964), industrial trades (welding, automotive, diesel, HVAC), fire science and EMS, criminal justice, education, business, and liberal arts, alongside ten NJCAA Division I varsity athletic teams and coed rodeo.

NJC delivers educational services through in-person classroom instruction (with five daily time blocks from 7am to 9pm), online courses via the CCC Online consortium, and hybrid/dual-delivery formats. Residential capacity spans six on-campus residence halls housing more than 575 students, making residential life a distinct differentiator versus non-residential two-year peers. Student services include the Monahan Learning Center, tutoring, TRIO programs, accessibility services, and career placement support. The technology layer is standard higher education infrastructure—an eLearning platform, youvisit-powered virtual tour, and online registration—with no proprietary AI or advanced technical assets of significance.

Revenue is generated primarily from tuition ($5,513 in-state, $8,218 out-of-state, $9,192 international per year), required fees ($673/year), room and board ($8,754/year), athletic revenue ($2,328,108 in FY 2024-25), state appropriations through CCCS, and philanthropic support via the NJC Foundation. No total operating revenue figure is disclosed. Distribution is direct to students across multiple segments—traditional college students, adult and continuing education learners, concurrent-enrolled high school students, international students, healthcare career seekers, and student athletes—via open admission with guaranteed transfer articulation across nearly 200 courses to all Colorado four-year institutions.

Name

Northeastern Junior College

Legal name

Northeastern Junior College

Website

https://njc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Northeastern Junior College is a public two-year residential community college in Sterling, Colorado, serving ~1,740 students through 80+ associate degree, certificate, and transfer programs in agriculture, nursing, trades, and liberal arts, operating under the Colorado Community College System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAA

Public Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAE

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

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Rural/Regional Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAF

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathways
• Vocational training
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public two-year college generating revenue primarily through tuition (in-state $5,513/year, out-of-state $8,218/year, international $9,192/year), required fees ($673/year), and various student fees including application and course-related charges
2. Room and Board: Revenue from on-campus housing with six residence halls housing more than 575 students. Room and board totals $8,754 per academic year, with meal plans of 10, 14, and 19 meals eligible for $500 scholarship per semester
3. Athletic Revenue: Intercollegiate athletics program generating $2,328,108 in total athletic expenses/revenues across men's, women's, and coed teams including rodeo program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Northeastern Junior College is a public two-year community college offering more than 80 associate degree and certificate programs across agricultural education, business, health care, industrial trades, and liberal arts, plus guaranteed transfer pathways to Colorado four-year institutions. It supplements academic instruction with on-campus residence life (six halls housing 575+ students), NJCAA Division I athletics (10 varsity teams), continuing/community education, and student support services including the Monahan Learning Center, financial aid, and academic advising.

Product overview

Northeastern Junior College offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services as a public two-year institution. The core offerings include over 80 academic programs (degree and certificate programs) spanning agricultural education, business, health care, industrial trades, and liberal arts disciplines. The institution provides guaranteed transfer pathways to Colorado four-year universities, workforce-ready certificates, and ACEN-accredited nursing education. Student life offerings encompass varsity athletics (10 teams), residence life (housing 575+ students), and continuing education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Associate Degrees & Certificates) More than 80 associate degree and certificate programs across agricultural education, business, health care, industrial trades (welding, automotive, diesel, HVAC), and liberal arts disciplines, delivered to traditional, adult, and international students on campus and online.
• Transfer Degrees (GT Pathways) Guaranteed-transfer associate degree pathways to Colorado four-year institutions, including T-Prep teacher education transfer pathways. Nearly 200 lower-division courses are GT Pathways-approved for guaranteed transfer to all Colorado four-year institutions.
• Athletics Programs (NJCAA Division I) Ten NJCAA Division I varsity athletic teams (baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, volleyball, wrestling, and coed rodeo), with athletic scholarships available and an NCAA transfer pathway for athletes.
• Residence Life (On-Campus Housing) On-campus housing across six residence halls accommodating more than 575 students, including meal plans of 10, 14, or 19 meals per week; NJC is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado.
• Continuing & Community Education Adult and community education programs including CPR classes, cosmetology, the Rural Colorado Career Fair, and other non-credit community offerings accessible to local residents and adult learners.
• Nursing Program (Associate Degree Nursing, LPN-to-ADN, Nurse Aide) ACEN-accredited nursing education including the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, an LPN-to-ADN transition pathway, a Practical Nursing Certificate, and Nurse Aide coordination, preparing students for the NCLEX licensure exam in Colorado and other Nurse License Compact states.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16.46:1 student-to-faculty ratio (Fall 2025, based on 1,070 students and 65 faculty)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025NEON collaborates with NSF ASCEND Engine initiative led by Innosphere, involving NREL and NVIDIA, to create ecosystem-scale digital twins. NEON North Sterling field site in Colorado serves as a location for digital twin technology workshops exploring applications for agriculture, ecological forecasting, and resource management for farmers.
• NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025NREL participates in NSF ASCEND Engine initiative focused on digital twin technology for agriculture and ecological forecasting. Partnership involves ecosystem-scale digital twin creation to improve resource management for farmers in Logan County.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2025NVIDIA provides technology expertise for the NSF ASCEND Engine digital twin initiative involving ecosystem-scale modeling and agricultural applications through collaboration with NEON, NREL, and Innosphere.
• Innosphere (NSF ASCEND Engine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025Innosphere leads the NSF ASCEND Engine initiative which organized the digital twin workshop at NEON's North Sterling field site in collaboration with Logan County Economic Development Corporation.
• Logan County Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025Collaborates with Innosphere and NSF ASCEND Engine on digital twin technology workshops connecting local agricultural producers with researchers to discuss data needs and water availability challenges.
• CU Denver (University of Colorado Denver)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2022CU Denver partners with Northeastern Junior College to offer early childhood, elementary, and special education teaching degrees. Partnership enables NJC students to complete four-year degree programs in education through CU Denver.
• Sterling Fire DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSterling Fire Department firefighters serve as instructors for NJC's Fire Science and EMS programs. Students can volunteer or intern with SFD, building relationships with future employers. Partnership provides practical training opportunities and direct career pathways for graduates.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreOthersACEN provides accreditation for NJC's Associate Degree Nursing and LPN to ADN programs. Located at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Most recent decision was continued accreditation.
• Colorado State Board of NursingcoreOthersColorado State Board of Nursing provides program approval for NJC's nursing programs. Students qualify to sit for NCLEX licensure exam in Colorado and other Nurse License Compact states.
• Colorado Four-Year InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 200 lower-division general education courses (GT Pathways) have been approved for guaranteed transfer to Colorado four-year institutions. NJC works with all Colorado colleges and universities to ensure seamless credit transfer.
• Colorado Community College System (CCCS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNJC is part of the Colorado Community College System, which provides shared resources, online course access (CCC Online), and system-wide transfer pathways.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aims Community College: Colorado community college in Greeley within CCCS offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training, comparable in academic scope though in a more urban Front Range market.
• Morgan Community College: Colorado rural community college in Fort Morgan within CCCS offering associate degrees, nursing, and workforce programs serving the Eastern Plains region adjacent to NJC's catchment.
• Eastern Wyoming College: Wyoming rural community college in Torrington offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and NJCAA athletics, comparable to NJC in serving a rural Western catchment with residential programs.
• Otero College: Colorado rural community college in La Junta offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways within the same CCCS system as NJC, serving a similar rural Eastern Plains catchment.
• Lamar Community College: Colorado rural community college in Lamar offering associate degrees, certificates, NJCAA athletics, and residential programs under CCCS, comparable in size and rural mission to NJC.
• Laramie County Community College: Wyoming public community college in Cheyenne offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and athletics, comparable to NJC in mission and program portfolio.
• Trinidad State College: Colorado community college in Trinidad offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and trades programs within CCCS, serving a comparable rural and workforce-oriented student population.
• Casper College: Wyoming public community college in Casper offering associate degrees, transfer programs, residential campus, and NJCAA athletics, closely comparable in size, scope, and rural mission to NJC.

Broad incumbents

• Front Range Community College: Largest community college in Colorado within CCCS, offering similar associate degrees and transfer pathways but with significantly larger enrollment across multiple campuses in the Front Range urban corridor.

Regional players

• Mid-Plains Community College: Nebraska rural community college in North Platte offering associate degrees, technical training, and workforce development, comparable to NJC in rural mission and program mix but operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/northeasternjc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_g_4rqw_pypqFfp8o2DEdg
• Facebookfacebook.com/81429127710
• Instagraminstagram.com/northeasternjc
• TikToktiktok.com/@northeasternjc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeastern-junior-college

Compliance3 records

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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