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Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 7,843 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,843 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,420
  • Out-state tuition: $8,600
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • 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
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
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
1,070 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northampton County Area Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Northampton County Area Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,843 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,929 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,914 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Northampton County Area Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
660 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,929 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Northampton County Area Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,914 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
578 students
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
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% Asian
13%
14%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
24%
10%
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% White
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northampton County Area Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Northampton County Area Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northampton County Area Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2117%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Northampton County Area Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Northampton County Area Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,420 is less than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has declined by 53% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,600 is less than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has declined by 39% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,420
$10,513
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,600
$15,152
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Tuition Notes
Per semester, FT
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Northampton County Area Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Northampton County Area Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,512
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Northampton County Area Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2023 (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 and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,843 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,420
  • Out-state tuition: $8,600
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,513 per year for in-state students and $15,152 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,079 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is ASPIRA City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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