Northampton County Area Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	575
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Northampton County Area 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 Northampton County Area 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.

Northampton County Area 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 Northampton County Area Community College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northampton County Area Community College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northampton County Area 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,350

Cost of attendance at Northampton County Area Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,270

Cost of attendance at Northampton County Area 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.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Northampton County Area Community College received on average $5,582 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.

$5,582

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	584	51%	$4,407	$2,573,484
Other Federal Grant	690	61%	$4,482	$3,092,884
State Grant/Scholarships	420	37%	$2,185	$917,536
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	126	11%	$1,662	$209,471
Total Grant & Scholarships	756	67%	$5,582	$4,219,891

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northampton County Area 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 Northampton County Area Community College students is 21.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.8%.

21.2%

asian 20.0% 7 students
African American 11.3% 25 students
white 27.5% 185 students
unknown 28.6% 4 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 15.8% 57 students
International Students 44.4% 8 students
Mixed Race 9.5% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northampton County Area 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

Northampton County Area 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
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

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

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