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Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Northampton County Area Community College

Northampton Community College is a public community college in Pennsylvania with campuses in Bethlehem in Northampton County and Tannersville in Monroe County. The college, founded in 1967, also has satellite locations in the south side of Bethlehem and Hawley. The college serves more than 34,000 students a year in credit and non-credit programs. Northampton grants associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in more than 100 fields including arts and humanities, business and technology, education and allied health. It is one of the largest employers in the Lehigh Valley and a major educator of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, emergency responders, radiologic technologists, dental hygienists, veterinary technologists, funeral service directors, chefs and early childhood educators for the region. The college is also one of the largest providers of workforce training, adult literacy programs, and non-credit classes in a four-county region and the only community college in Pennsylvania to offer on-campus housing.

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Open

Acceptance

$12,119

Net price

7,667

Enrollment

24%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,119

Average net price

$5,550

In-state tuition

$15,270

Out-of-state tuition

$10,770

Room & board

$1,800

Books & supplies

$18,119

Total cost of attendance

40%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$15,495

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,986
$30–48K
$10,102
$48–75K
$13,016
$75–110K
$15,912
$110K+
$17,697

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$41,566

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,571

Median earnings (6 yrs)

24%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

68%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,331

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,667

Total enrollment

59%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
40%
Hispanic
30%
Black
12%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Northampton County Area Community College FAQ

Is Northampton County Area Community College a public or private school?

Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution located in Bethlehem, PA.

What is the acceptance rate at Northampton County Area Community College?

Northampton County Area Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Northampton County Area Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Northampton County Area Community College is $12,119 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,550 in-state and $15,270 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Northampton County Area Community College?

About 24% of students at Northampton County Area Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Northampton County Area Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Northampton County Area Community College students earn a median of $41,566 per year.

How many students attend Northampton County Area Community College?

Northampton County Area Community College enrolls about 7,667 students.

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