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North Country Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 96
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Saranac Lake, New York, North Country Community College 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 North Country 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.

North Country 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, North Country Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Country Community College is reported to be 32%, 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 retention rate of students at North Country Community College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Country Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,562

Cost of attendance at North Country 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

$13,734

Cost of attendance at North Country 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, 66 of freshman students at North Country Community College received on average $5,870 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.

$5,870
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 114 58% $4,555 $519,213
Other Federal Grant 116 59% $4,678 $542,692
State Grant/Scholarships 81 41% $2,721 $220,436
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 130 66% $5,870 $763,128

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Country 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 North Country Community College students is 31.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.1%.

31.9%

  • African American 21.4% 3 students
  • white 37.7% 55 students
  • unknown 12.8% 6 students
  • International Students 80.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

North Country Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Country 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

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