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North Country Community College

23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 1,595 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,595 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,400
  • Out-state tuition: $23,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North Country Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
132 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Country Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Country Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,595 students
791 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
580 students
469 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,015 students
322 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of North Country Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
105 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
580 students
469 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,015 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
382 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
8%
% Asian
6%
18%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
3%
23%
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% White
n/a
3%
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% Hawaiian
84%
40%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3188%
0.375%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,400 is more than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,000 is more than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has grown by 81% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,400
$5,370
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,000
$10,073
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
98%
74%
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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: 2023 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Country Community College cost?
North Country Community College's tuition is approximately $6,400 for In-State students and $23,000 for Out-State students.
What schools are North Country Community College often compared to?
North Country Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Niagara County Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of North Country Community College?
The acceptance rate of North Country Community College is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What sports does North Country Community College offer?
North Country Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is North Country Community College's ranking?
North Country Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,595 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,400
  • Out-state tuition: $23,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,370 per year for in-state students and $10,073 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,501 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New York is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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