The mission of Niagara County Community College is to provide the people of the Niagara region with a teaching and learning environment dedicated to excellence. Niagara County Community College is committed to maintaining the hallmark of student centeredness, accessibility, comprehensiveness, collegiality, community partnership and lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Niagara County Community College serves 4,547 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,547 students
In-state tuition: $4,274
Out-state tuition: $10,106
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 28%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 136 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Niagara County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Niagara County Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,274 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,106 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
NCCC was created in 1962 and took its name from the County of
Niagara, its local sponsor. The original campus was located in
downtown Niagara Falls and its main building was the former Nabisco
Shredded Wheat plant. The current campus, which opened in 1973, is
an example of sound planning. Approximately 5,000 students are
enrolled in credit programs and thousands more take advantage
annually of the College's extensive credit-free courses, short-term
vocational programs, online education, and cultural and events.
Niagara County Community College is centrally located in Niagara
County on a beautiful 287-acre rural campus. NCCC ranks among the
top schools in the SUNY system for student success. Our placement
rates at four-year institutions—and in the job market—are
exceptional. With more than 40 degree and certificate programs,
Niagara County Community College offers a wide range of courses to
help you on your way to an exciting and rewarding career. NCCC is
authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State
of New York to award the Associate in Arts Degree (AA), the
Associate in Science Degree (AS), the Associate in Applied Science
Degree (AAS) and the Associate in Occupational Science Degree (AOS)
to regularly matriculated students upon successful completion of
curriculum requirements. Niagara County Community College is
accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Niagara County Community College cost?
Niagara County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,274 for In-State students and $10,106 for Out-State students.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,547 students
In-state tuition: $4,274
Out-state tuition: $10,106
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 28%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,849 per year for in-state students and $10,299 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,823 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
