North Country Community College
North Country Community College is a public community college in Saranac Lake, New York, enrolling about 819 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,682 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,682
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,868 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 819 77.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.95%
North Country Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Country Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Country Community College?
North Country Community College is located in Saranac Lake, NY (ZIP 12983-0089).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is North Country Community College public or private?
North Country Community College is a Public institution.
How much does North Country Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,682 in-state, $9,370 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,868.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,329 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,216 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,387 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,668 |
| $110,001+ | $16,928 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,728.
How big is North Country Community College?
Total enrollment: 819 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Country Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.95%.
First-year retention: 50.6%.
What do graduates of North Country Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,937 six years after entry; $38,276 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
38.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Country Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (200 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (52 completions)
- Medical Assistant (49 completions)
- CIP 520701 (30 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (20 completions)
- CIP 510907 (17 completions)
- CIP 520201 (9 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (6 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (4 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Country Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.95%; median earnings $38,276 at 10 years; net price $11,868. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,682
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Country Community College was $6,682.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,868
2024 Value
In 2024 North Country Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,868.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,472 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,868 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,728 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Country Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Country Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Country Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,900 | $10,750 | $9,270 |
| 2014 | $4,900 | $10,750 | $9,092 |
| 2015 | $5,303 | $11,453 | $9,702 |
| 2016 | $5,551 | $11,801 | $10,206 |
| 2017 | $5,614 | $11,990 | $10,689 |
| 2018 | $6,008 | $12,638 | $10,751 |
| 2019 | $6,258 | $13,154 | $11,920 |
| 2020 | $6,562 | $13,734 | $12,011 |
| 2021 | $6,562 | $13,734 | $13,236 |
| 2022 | $6,562 | $13,734 | $13,485 |
| 2023 | $6,562 | $13,734 | $11,690 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Country Community College in 2024 is 819 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.42% 100% Completion Time
28.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.42% of students graduating from North Country Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Country Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$38,276 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
706.29% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Country Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 52 completions
Medical Assistant: 49 completions
CIP 52.0701: 30 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 20 completions
CIP 51.0907: 17 completions
CIP 52.0201: 9 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 6 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 4 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 200 completions
Most popular programs at North Country Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Country Community College graduates.
About
North Country Community College is a public institution located in Saranac Lake, NY, offering 14 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 819 students. The institution maintains a 28.95% graduation rate. Approximately 38.51% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0089
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.95% graduation rate at North Country Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does North Country Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,682 and average net price is $11,868 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Country Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,937 six years after entry and $38,276 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Country Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Country Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is North Country Community College?
Total enrollment is about 819 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Country Community College public or private?
North Country Community College is a public institution located in Saranac Lake, NY.
Is North Country Community College an HBCU?
No. North Country Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Country Community College a tribal college?
No. North Country Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Country Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Country Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.5%).
Is North Country Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Country Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.