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 1,954 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,954 students
In-state tuition: $6,400
Out-state tuition: $23,000
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Country Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
The student population of North Country Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The North Country Community College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,954 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
733 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
1,221 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
733 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,221 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
79%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2679%
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,400 is more than the state average of $5,720. 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 $10,320. The out-state tuition has grown by 67% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,400
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,000
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Environmental Club, International Travel Club, Massage Therapy Club, National Honor Societies, Nursing Club, Outdoor Club (hiking/kayaking/etc)
Arts and Music Programs: Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports
Source: 2024 (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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,954 students
In-state tuition: $6,400
Out-state tuition: $23,000
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
