North Country Community College

23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983 - View a map of this school Map

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Located in the Adirondacks of New York and just minutes from Lake Placid, North Country Community College is committed to providing, within Essex and Franklin counties, an innovative, challenging, supportive environment where the intellectual, career, personal and creative aspirations of all interested individuals can be realized....

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  • North Country Community College
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County Franklin County, NY -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,200 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,025 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,225 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 96 students 229 students
Tuition 3650 per year -
Tuition Notes In-State w/ Certific -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 95% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 71% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,111 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 70% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,837 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 46% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $750 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 56% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,297 $3,129

School Notes:

  • The people of Essex and Franklin counties of New York founded North Country Community College in 1967. The College's mission is to provide the highest quality public, post secondary education to area residents, as well as those outside the region, who desire to live, learn and grow in a unique educational setting. The College is proud to be unofficially known as "The College of Essex & Franklin".
  • The main campus of North Country Community College, which houses the administrative offices of the institution, is located in Saranac Lake. The College also has two branch campuses: Malone, in Franklin County and Ticonderoga, in Essex County. Classes are also offered at a satellite campus in Moriah. This allows the College to better serve the students of these geographically diverse populations. NCCC has the largest service district of any New York State community college, responding to the educational needs of the people in a 3,500 square-mile area.
  • North Country maintains a strong reputation for progressive academic curriculum that is anchored in the liberal arts tradition. College programs are ideal for those students who plan on attaining a 2 or 4 year degree, as well as those seeking a career change. Degree programs are offered in Business Studies, Health Related Careers, Human Services and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
  • Profile last updated: 10/15/2009.

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