- Northampton Community College strives to prepare members of its community with the knowledge and critical skills they need to adapt to challenges in life and employment. To this end, we help them develop the following abilities: to learn throughout their lives; to change and grow; to develop a depth of knowledge in an area of specialization; to adapt to technological change; to communicate effectively; to collaborate on the job and in life; to understand and value diversity; to function effectively in a global society; to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and to be contributing members of their communities.
School Highlights
Northampton County Area Community College serves 8,810 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,810 students
- In-state tuition: $4,420
- Out-state tuition: $8,600
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northampton County Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 365 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Northampton County Area Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
365 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northampton County Area Community College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Northampton County Area Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,810 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
3,196 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
5,614 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
545 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,196 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,614 students
90 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
578 students
340 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
44%
50%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,420 is less than the state average of $11,141. The in-state tuition has declined by 57% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,600 is less than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,420
$11,141
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,600
$16,403
Tuition Notes
Per semester, FT
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,512
$6,297
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- For more than 35 years, Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa., has focused on offering a wide variety of courses at an affordable price, without sacrificing quality of instruction. NCC offers recent high school graduates, as well as adult learners, a variety of credit and non-credit classes, offered during the day, evening and on weekends. At NCC, you can choose from nearly 100 transfer and career programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. The college grants Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees. Career and transfer programs are offered in close to 100 fields in arts and sciences, business and technology, education, health care, and social and leisure services. NCC is a major educator of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, veterinary technologists, criminal justice workers, dental hygienists and early childhood educators for the region. Graduates also include successful business leaders, artists, engineers, teachers and a 3-time Pulitzer Prize winner.Northampton has campuses located in Bethlehem Township, PA, founded in 1967, and Tannersville, PA. Classes and majors are also offered atFowler Family Southside Center in south Bethlehem, and 50+ satellite sites in Northampton, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Historically, even during recessions, within a year of graduating from NCC, more than 92% of graduates find work in their field and/or go on to further their education.NCC students have also transferred to and found success at many public and private four-year institutions, including such well-known universities as Cornell, New York University, Notre Dame, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northampton County Area Community College cost?
Northampton County Area Community College's tuition is approximately $4,420 for In-State students and $8,600 for Out-State students.
What is Northampton County Area Community College's ranking?
Northampton County Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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Quick Facts
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(215) 699-5700
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