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Nassau Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Garden City, New York, Nassau CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Nassau Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Nassau Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nassau CC is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Nassau CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,330

Cost of attendance at Nassau Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,130

Cost of attendance at Nassau Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Nassau Community College received on average $6,491 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,491
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,170 50% $5,446 $6,372,046
Other Federal Grant 1,857 79% $4,450 $8,263,616
State Grant/Scholarships 1,264 54% $3,137 $3,965,177
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 138 6% $609 $84,093
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,897 80% $6,491 $12,312,886

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nassau Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nassau Community College students is 22.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.4%.

22.2%

  • asian 21.2% 36 students
  • African American 15.2% 89 students
  • white 25.6% 266 students
  • unknown 29.5% 36 students
  • hispanic 22.5% 241 students
  • International Students 41.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 16.9% 14 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Nassau Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nassau Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training