College statistics
- Address:
- 23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY
12983 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.nccc.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,400
- Room and Board:
- $11,336
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-3,238,778
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Health Professions and Related Programs
North Country Community College is a public two-year institution in Saranac Lake, New York, serving students across the region's North Country. The college emphasizes health professions and related programs alongside general education coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities.
Total student enrollment is approximately 1,615 students. In-state tuition is $5,400 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,088. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $16,736 for in-state students and $19,424 for out-of-state students. Like most community colleges, NCCC serves a mix of students pursuing degree completion and those planning to transfer elsewhere after completing general education requirements.
As a community college, NCCC functions as a pathway institution—many students earn an associate degree and move on to bachelor's degree programs at regional universities. The college works best for students seeking affordable access to higher education, those exploring career paths in health care, and adults returning to education. For specific questions about program length, job placement support, and transfer agreements with four-year institutions, visit www.nccc.edu/.