For the 2023-24 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 24,249 students in Nassau County County, New York.
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 70% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Nassau County Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
| 10,018 students
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Private not-for-profit
6801 Jericho Tpk
Syosset, NY 11791
(800) 922-7337
Syosset, NY 11791
(800) 922-7337
| 367 students
Community Colleges in Nassau County, NY (Closed)
School
Location
Students
134 S Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-0050
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-0050
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Nassau County, NY?
There are 3 community colleges serving 24,249 students in Nassau County, NY.
What is community college acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY?
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 70% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY community college are approximately 54% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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