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Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College

Garden City, NY · Suburb · 10,630 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the largest single-campus community college in New York and a key institution within the SUNY system, Nassau Community College is best known for providing an affordable, high-quality pathway to four-year degrees and rapid workforce entry. The college boasts exceptionally strong programs in nursing and allied health sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, and business administration, supported by seamless transfer agreements with top regional universities. Campus life in Garden City centers on a vibrant, commuter-friendly environment featuring a diverse student body, over 100 clubs and organizations, and a nationally recognized NJCAA athletic program.


Wikipedia:Nassau Community College (NCC) is a public community college in Uniondale, New York, United States. It was founded in 1959 and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). The college serves the residents of Nassau County.

Location
Garden City, NY, 11530-6793 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
JFK · New York JFK
11 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,983
Out-of-state COA
$20,783
Avg net price
$7,095
In-state tuition
$6,330
Out-of-state tuition
$12,130
Books & supplies
$2,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,029
$30–48k
$5,507
$48–75k
$9,154
$75–110k
$11,799
$110k+
$14,164
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
23%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,124
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,248
Median debt
$10,500
Monthly loan payment
$111
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,250$11,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,500
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$29,167
Independent students
24%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
38%
Black
21%
Asian
9%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$12,445/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,176
Federal loan rate
18%

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