Head Coach
Darren Stratton
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Northern Essex Community College Basketball
Every season at Northern Essex Community College begins with the same expectation: leave it better than you found it. Head coach Darren Stratton has built a program in the New England Athletic Conference where that principle means something. Players arrive as prospects; they leave as contributors who understand what it takes to compete at the next level. The gymnasium holds stories of athletes who came in searching for a fresh start and discovered they had more to give than they thought, not just on the court, but in their development as students and competitors. The NJCAA path isn't a detour; it's a strategic step. Northern Essex operates with the understanding that junior college basketball attracts serious players: those refining their craft, those proving doubters wrong, those building toward Division I or II transfers. Stratton's approach emphasizes fundamental soundness and basketball intelligence. His teams are built on the idea that consistency beats flash, and that winning in the New England Athletic Conference requires the kind of toughness that translates everywhere. Being part of this program means entering a community that values what you bring and what you'll become. Northern Essex doesn't promise shortcuts. What it offers is structure, mentorship, and the chance to compete in a conference that respects the process. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$6,427/yr
Grad rate
28%
Enrollment
3,685
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,427 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,255 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,752 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,505 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,756 / year
- $110,001+
- $5,326 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,685
- Average net price
- $6,427 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,452 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,236 / year
- Graduation rate
- 28%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bristol Community College
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Location Fall River, MA | Enrollment 6,083 | Avg. net price $10,095 |
Bunker Hill Community College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 8,612 | Avg. net price $5,976 |
| Central Maine Community College View program → | Location Auburn, ME | Enrollment 2,952 | Avg. net price $5,388 |
| Gateway Community College – CT View program → | Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 33,645 | Avg. net price $9,195 |
| Great Bay Community College View program → | Location Portsmouth, NH | Enrollment 1,259 | Avg. net price $10,320 |
Holyoke Community College
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Location Holyoke, MA | Enrollment 3,591 | Avg. net price $6,427 |
Massasoit Community College
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Location Brockton, MA | Enrollment 4,235 | Avg. net price $6,492 |
MassBay Community College
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Location Ashland, MA | Enrollment 3,837 | Avg. net price $1,756 |
Northern Essex Community College
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Location Haverhill, MA | Enrollment 3,685 | Avg. net price $6,427 |
Quincy College
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Location Quincy, MA | Enrollment 2,300 | Avg. net price $16,530 |
Quinsigamond Community College
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 6,447 | Avg. net price $6,588 |
Roxbury Community College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,977 | Avg. net price $11,168 |
Springfield Technical Community College
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 4,759 | Avg. net price $2,020 |
University of Connecticut – Avery Point
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Location Groton, CT | Enrollment 454 | Avg. net price $11,184 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Essex Community College JUCO?
Yes, Northern Essex Community College is a JUCO program in the New England Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northern Essex Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Northern Essex Community College in?
Northern Essex Community College competes in the New England Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northern Essex Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,427 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Northern Essex Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,685 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northern Essex Community College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Compete at the Level Northern Essex Community College Scouts
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.