North Country Community College, founded in 1967, is a community college of the State University of New York located in Upstate New York. The main campus is in Saranac Lake, New York, and serves Franklin and Essex Counties; enrollment is approximately 2300 students. It employs 143 permanent and 300 adjunct faculty. North Country is the only public college located within the Adirondack Park. The College, located in New York's North Country Region, has new campuses in Malone and Ticonderoga. In August 2010, North Country Community College was ranked Best Community College in New York and 22nd among the Best Community Colleges in the United States by Washington Monthly. The college has also been ranked one of the Top 50 fastest growing community colleges in the United States in Community College Week magazine, 101 Best for Vets Colleges in the United States by Military Times and a Top 15% Military Friendly Colleges in the U.S., by G.I. Jobs.com.
The college provides programs in the Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as in Allied Health, Business, Technical, and Vocational areas. North Country is associated with the State University of New York.
North Country offers a wide array of student activities that center around its close proximity to Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, the Olympic Center and Ski Jumps. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, lakes, and streams provide excellent opportunity for outdoor recreation are nearby.
College athletics includes Men's & Women's- Basketball, Soccer, and Cross-Country along with Women's Softball. North Country Athletics has won over 10 NJCAA National Championships in a variety of sports.
Most popular majors include Sports & Events Management, Business, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Computer Graphics & Design, Massage Therapy and Wilderness Recreation Leadership. Many other transfer and professional degrees are offered.
North Country Community College was the Official College of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, New York and maintains a working relationship with the Lake Placid - U.S. Olympic Training Center which is located seven miles from campus. Olympic Gold Medalist James "Jimmy" Shea, 2002 is an alumnus.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 2218 students
- $9,310.00 avg tuition
23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake,
NY
12983-0089
(518) 891-2915
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
North Country Community College
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 47% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
North Country Community College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $3,730.00 | $3,730.00 | $9,310.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $835.00 | $835.00 | $835.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $160.00 | $160.00 | $390.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,700.00 | $8,700.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 91% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 84% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $5,046.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 48% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $2,995.00 |
North Country Community College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | X | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | X | |||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| KISS Cares Higher Hope Scholar Award | $1000 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near North Country Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 10.4mi |
| Clinton Community College | 40.5mi |
| SUNY College at Plattsburgh | 41.5mi |
| Burlington College | 45.9mi |
| Champlain College | 46.6mi |
| University of Vermont | 46.8mi |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | 48.4mi |
| Saint Michael's College | 48.6mi |
| Clarkson University | 49.3mi |
| Middlebury College | 51.6mi |
| St Lawrence University | 54.6mi |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | 56.1mi |
| Castleton State College | 68.0mi |
| Green Mountain College | 70.8mi |
| Adirondack Community College | 70.8mi |
