Located in the Adirondacks of New York and just minutes from Lake Placid, North Country Community College is committed to providing an innovative, challenging, supportive environment where the intellectual, career, personal and creative aspirations of all interested individuals can be realized. As the only public college located in the Adirondack Park, we offer educational, cultural and recreational programs and experiences to a 3,500 square mile service area with 90,000 inhabitants. Each year, students enroll at our three locations in Saranac Lake, Malone, and Ticonderoga from every region of New York, New England, and countries around the world. We are proud to offer a progressive and individualized education to suit degrees, certifications and foundational credits. This is in addition to receiving a personal experience in a small-classroom setting. Living and learning here provides our students with the benefit of attending one of State University of New York`s most unique colleges. To learn more, visit www.nccc.edu.
School Highlights
North Country Community College serves 1,658 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 1,658 students
In-state tuition: $6,400
Out-state tuition: $23,000
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Student-teacher ratio: 47:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 73% over five years.
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The student population of North Country Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 47:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Country Community College diversity score of 0.42 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,400 is more than the state average of $5,715. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,000 is more than the state average of $10,262. The out-state tuition has grown by 67% over four years.
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SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BasketballLacrosse
SoccerVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Environmental ClubInternational Travel Club
Massage Therapy ClubNational Honor Societies
Nursing ClubOutdoor Club (hiking/kayaking/etc)
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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
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. 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.
