Nassau Community College

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Nassau Community College (NCC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.

NCC is a two year, public, co-ed college located in Garden City, New York. Established in 1959, NCC currently oversees an enrollment of more than 20,000 part time and full time undergraduate students. International students make up roughly 2 percent of the student body. The student faculty ratio is about 20 to 1.

NCC is affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Altogether, there are 64 SUNY institutions, including 29 community colleges. The other 28 community colleges are:

Adirondack
Broome
Cayuga
Clinton
Columbia-Greene
Corning
Dutchess
Erie
Finger Lakes
Fulton-Montgomery
Genesee
Herkimer County
Hudson Valley
Jamestown
Jefferson
Mohawk Valley
Monroe
Niagara County
North Country
Onondaga
Orange County
Rockland
Schenectady County
Suffolk County
Sullivan County
Tompkins Cortland
Ulster County
Westchester

Notable NCC alumni include pro golfer Arjun Atwal, NFL player Rasul Douglas, actor Steve Buscemi, actor/comedian Billy Crystal, congressman Steve Israel, and actor/comedian Eddie Murphy, as well as a number of professional wrestlers and mixed martial artists, among others.

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Nassau Community College.

The Tower at NCC

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Nassau Community College Q&A

1. Where is Nassau Community College?

The physical address of the NCC campus is

One Education Drive
Garden City, NY, 11530-6793

The campus is located roughly 27 miles from New York City, in Nassau county, on Long Island.

2. What types of degrees are offered at Nassau Community College?

NCC awards Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Science degrees, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as a number of skilled trade certificates.

Various internships and work-study programs are also available.

3. What courses and programs are offered at Nassau Community College?

Students who are enrolled at NCC can choose from no less than 75 majors. The strongest programs at the college are

Chemistry
Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics

Still, NCC offers many dozen academic programs. Here are a few other areas of study at NCC:

Accounting
African Studies
Art
Business Administration
Business and Technology
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Repair
Computer Science
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Dance
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Fine Arts
Foreign Languages
Health Sciences
History
Hospitality Management
Humanities
Industrial Design
International Studies
Journalism
Legal Studies
Library Science
Marketing
Mortuary Science
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theater

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Above: NCC Cheerleading Champions

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4. Who should attend Nassau Community College?

NCC has an open admissions policy, and is an appropriate choice for students of all ages and backgrounds.

All a students needs to enroll at NCC is a high school diploma or a GED. Even students who lack this credential can take a placement exam.

This school is especially suitable for students interested in studying nursing, science, or technology. It also helps to live locally.

5. Why attend Nassau Community College?

Special features at NCC include ease of transfer to local universities and other four year institutions.

NCC also occupies a convenient location near New York City, with many lines of public transportation available, not to mention many job opportunities.

For added convenience, NCC courses are conveniently offered during the daytime, during evening hours, on weekends, and even online.

Campus services include child care, as well as a number of academic resource centers.

What's more, NCC features the latest educational technology.

The school also features a program that allows students to study abroad in countries such as Bulgaria, Hungary, Japan and others.

6. How much does it cost to enroll at Nassau Community College?

According to the NCC website, the cost of tuition and fees to attend the school part time (less than 12 credits per semester) is:

$213 per credit for residents of Nassau county.
$426 per credit for out of county/out of state residents.

The cost of tuition and fees to attend NCC full time (12 credits or more per semester) is:

$2,551 per semester for residents of Nassau county.
$5,102 per semester for out of county/out of state residents.

Other fees may also apply, especially for full time students. These may include technology fees, lab fees, materials fees, insurance fees, and activity fees, among others. Fees do add up, so be sure to check the NCC website to find out which fees apply to you.

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs, to help students pay for their educations. Call the NCC financial aid office to see if you qualify. Use the contact info shown below.

The courtyard of NCC

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Nassau Community College?

Full time students at NCC can earn an Associate's degree in about two years, and a certificate in possibly less than two years.

For part time students at NCC, how long it takes to earn a degree depends primarily on the student's particular schedule.

8. What is the Nassau Community College campus like?

The main campus of NCC occupies 225 acres. The campus features a time-honored blend of modern and classic architecture. Among the campus buildings are a 192,000-square-foot sports complex. However, there is no on-campus housing available at NCC.

The athletic teams at NCC are called the Lions. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The school colors are navy and orange. Here is a diverse list of the intercollegiate sports available for men and women at NCC:

Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling

The campus also features many dozen clubs and organizations. Campus organizations and activities include a theater production program, a chess club, a choir club, a media arts club, a jazz club, a creative writing club, an entrepreneur club, and just about every other kind of club you can name.

An aerial view of NCC

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9. What is the Nassau Community College neighborhood like?

Just east of the NCC campus is Eisenhower Park. Other neighborhood attractions and conveniences within walking distance include discount stores such as Walmart, Target, and Costco, as well as the Cradle of Aviation Museum, and a gigantic shopping mall called Roosevelt Field.

Other nearby points of interest are Adelphi University and Hofstra University.

Downtown Garden City has a quaint personality of its own. The walkability score is very good in this neighborhood.