- Northampton Community College strives to prepare members of its community with the knowledge and critical skills they need to adapt to challenges in life and employment. To this end, we help them develop the following abilities: to learn throughout their lives; to change and grow; to develop a depth of knowledge in an area of specialization; to adapt to technological change; to communicate effectively; to collaborate on the job and in life; to understand and value diversity; to function effectively in a global society; to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and to be contributing members of their communities.
School Highlights
Northampton County Area Community College serves 11,811 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 11,811 students
- In-state tuition: $4,420
- Out-state tuition: $8,600
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northampton County Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,070 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northampton County Area Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
1,070 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northampton County Area Community College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Northampton County Area Community College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,811 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,419 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
8,392 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
118 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,419 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,392 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
578 students
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
11%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
46%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2123%
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,420 is less than the state average of $10,557. The in-state tuition has declined by 56% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,600 is less than the state average of $15,342. The out-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,420
$10,557
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,600
$15,342
Tuition Notes
Per semester, FT
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,512
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- For more than 35 years, Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa., has focused on offering a wide variety of courses at an affordable price, without sacrificing quality of instruction. NCC offers recent high school graduates, as well as adult learners, a variety of credit and non-credit classes, offered during the day, evening and on weekends. At NCC, you can choose from nearly 100 transfer and career programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. The college grants Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees. Career and transfer programs are offered in close to 100 fields in arts and sciences, business and technology, education, health care, and social and leisure services. NCC is a major educator of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, veterinary technologists, criminal justice workers, dental hygienists and early childhood educators for the region. Graduates also include successful business leaders, artists, engineers, teachers and a 3-time Pulitzer Prize winner.Northampton has campuses located in Bethlehem Township, PA, founded in 1967, and Tannersville, PA. Classes and majors are also offered atFowler Family Southside Center in south Bethlehem, and 50+ satellite sites in Northampton, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Historically, even during recessions, within a year of graduating from NCC, more than 92% of graduates find work in their field and/or go on to further their education.NCC students have also transferred to and found success at many public and private four-year institutions, including such well-known universities as Cornell, New York University, Notre Dame, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northampton County Area Community College cost?
Northampton County Area Community College's tuition is approximately $4,420 for In-State students and $8,600 for Out-State students.
What sports does Northampton County Area Community College offer?
Northampton County Area Community College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Northampton County Area Community College's ranking?
Northampton County Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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