- 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 4,154 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,154 students
- In-state tuition: $4,274
- Out-state tuition: $10,106
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 438 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Niagara County Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
438 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Niagara County Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Niagara County Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,154 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,279 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
1,875 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
330 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,279 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,875 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
312 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
10%
18%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
5%
23%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
75%
40%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3284%
0.375%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,200
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,274 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,106 is more than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,274
$5,370
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,106
$10,073
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,706
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (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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