School Overview
Northampton Community College (abbreviated NCC) is a two-year community college located in the township of Bethlehem, in the county of Northampton, in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Northampton was established in 1967. In addition to its main campus in Bethlehem, the college has satellite campuses in Mount Pocono, Bartonsville, Hawley and another center in the southern end of the city of Bethlehem.
Northampton is fully accredited to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college offers programs in over 100 fields of study and career-oriented disciplines including business, technology, education, humanities and allied health professions. Not only does Northampton produce graduates that fill positions throughout the Lehigh Valley (e.g. nurses, technologists, EMTs, teachers, etc.) it is also one of the largest employers in the entire region and an important contributor to the local economy. Nearly 40% of NCC’s students will continue on to a four-year college or university after graduation. About 60% will immediately pursue career opportunities. Northampton has a very high placement rate.
The Center for Business and Industry at Northampton Community College offers one of the state’s largest non-credit, workforce training programs designed specifically to help adults acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain and maintain gainful employment. NCC is also one of the few of Pennsylvania’s community colleges to offers a residential program where students can live on campus.
As previously mentioned, NCC trains a large number of the professionals who live and work in the Lehigh Valley region. What is also true is that nearly 25% of all high school students in the region choose to attend NCC upon graduating from high school. The other 75% of NCC’s student body comes from all walks of life, ethnicities, and backgrounds. The student body at NCC is very diverse in terms of academic background, religion, races, and interests.
For in-state residents, tuition is roughly $120 per credit hour. Students are expected to support the brunt of the cost of attending Northampton but the college does provide a substantial amount of financial aid for qualifying students each year through scholarships, grants and low-interest student loans.
General Information
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Admission Office 3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 861-5500 Fax: (610) 861-4560 [email protected] Contact: James McCarthy Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 861-5300 www.northampton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 10,284 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,512 Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,032 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for allied health, veterinary technician, and culinary arts programs. |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Acting A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A,C Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Communications Technologies Radio/Television Broadcasting A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications A Construction Trades Electrician A Education Education – General A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Library Science Library Assistance C Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration A Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Chef Training A,C Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Welding Technology C Public Administration & Services Social Work A Science Technologies Biology Technician C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Northampton County Area Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (610) 861-5300 |
| Website: | www.northampton.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://myncc.northampton.edu/ICS/Admissions/ |
| Address: | 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020-7599 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,800 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,070 (62% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,780 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $14,460 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,782 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Northampton County Area Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 9 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 6 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 2 | 4 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 9 | 8 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 36 | 66 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Northampton County Area Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,780 |
| Out-of-state | $14,460 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,003 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 870 | 67% | $5,782 |
| Student loan aid | 458 | 35% | $5,750 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,969 | 51% | $4,275 |
| Federal student loans | 2,544 | 26% | $6,182 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Northampton County Area Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Northampton County Area Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Northampton County Area Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,800 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,800 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Northampton County Area Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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