Niagara County Community College
About Niagara County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Niagara County Community College teaches near the falls in western New York and runs a culinary institute in downtown Niagara Falls. Nursing and business are among its other largest programs.
Founded
1962
Location
Sanborn, New York
Students
3,084
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,894
Out-of-state: $12,030
Avg Net Price
$6,876
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,285
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
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.7%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$9.7K
Class Size
Large
The 31.8% graduation rate is below average, but 63.7% 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
$6,894
In-State
$12,030
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$884
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,908
After Financial Aid
$6,876
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,615
Receive Grants
32.5%
Take Loans
20.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $13,908/yr, including $12,390 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,876.
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 Niagara County Community College fund their education.
While in School
32.5%
Get Grants
Free money
20.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$31,995
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,039
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,039, 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 Niagara County Community College.
Gender
65.2%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,084
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
38.6%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
19.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 38.6% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,084
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Niagara County Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 176 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
176
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
118
Men
58
Women
5
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Niagara County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,285
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
123 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$31K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$53K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services
$27K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$28K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $42K 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.