Nassau Community College
About Nassau Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Nassau Community College teaches in Garden City and is one of the largest community colleges in the State University of New York system. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and business and nursing are among its largest programs, alongside the transfer track most of its students take.
Founded
1959
Location
Garden City, New York
Students
10,630
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,330
Out-of-state: $12,130
Avg Net Price
$7,095
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$48,248
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
23.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.2%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.4%
$/Student
$10.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 23.4% graduation rate is below average, but 64.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,330
In-State
$12,130
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,983
After Financial Aid
$7,095
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,029
Receive Grants
38.6%
Take Loans
17.5%
Tuition is $6,330/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,095.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Nassau Community College fund their education.
While in School
38.6%
Get Grants
Free money
17.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,167
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Nassau Community College.
Gender
51%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,630
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.9%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
23.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 44.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
10,630
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Nassau Community College fields 9 varsity teams with 292 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
292
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
86% / 14%
251
Men
41
Women
9
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Nassau Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$48,248
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
878 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$30K
155 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$81K
143 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30K
139 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$82K
72 grads
1yr Earnings
Marketing
$19K
55 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.