Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College (NCC) is located in Garden City, New York and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) college system. This public community college was established in 1959 and it now serves more than 17,000 students. As a large school that works hard to serve the community, it offers various academic opportunities. NCC has the distinction of awarding the most associate’s degrees annually in the state of New York. It is ranked third among public two-year community colleges for associate’s degrees awarded in the entire United States. Students will be able to pursue special certificate programs as well and there are various transfer options to consider.
The NCC nursing program is going to give students the chance to take part in a multi-award-winning program. Students can pursue both associate’s degrees in nursing and bachelor’s degrees in nursing at this school. The bachelor’s degree program is made possible by SUNY Empire State College. The associate’s degree in nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The bachelor’s degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students19,059 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 107 |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
9 miles away |
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18 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
22 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
24 miles away |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
26 miles away |
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Norwalk Community College
27 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1967 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $213/credit | |
| In State Students | $213/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $426/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,585 | $9,585 | $19,170 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,910 | $14,910 | $29,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,625 | $26,625 | $53,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 71% of Nassau Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,381 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $564 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,642 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 19% | $4,860 |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,153 |
$4,720
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,420 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,778 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,151 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,790 |
| Over $110,000$10,687 |
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Student Population
19,059
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,664
Women
9,395
Men
59%
Full-time
41%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
36% |
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Hispanic |
28% |
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Black/African American |
22% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
