North Country Community College

Overview

North Country Community College (NCCC), located in Saranac Lake, New York, presents a rural campus setting amid the Adirondack Mountains, offering students a serene learning environment close to outdoor recreational activities. Established in 1967, NCCC is the only public college located within the Adirondack Park. It serves as a two-year community college providing associate degrees and certificates across various academic disciplines, with distinct emphasis on liberal arts, sciences, and health-related fields. The college also facilitates vocational training and workforce development programs. Regarding selectivity, NCCC maintains an open admissions policy, allowing a broad student population access to higher education. On-campus housing is available, accommodating students who choose to live within the college grounds. While NCCC is not primarily recognized for its athletic programs, it does offer intercollegiate sports, intramural sports, and a range of student clubs and organizations.

North Country Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  601 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,003 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,280 plus fees of $1,282.