School Information

16.4
Total Cost $14,714
Total Enrollment 11,196
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 24 : 1

Northampton County Area Community College

http://www.northampton.edu
3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020-7599
(610) 861-5300

Recognizing that students are the primary reason that Northampton Community College exists, we seek to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve.

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Northampton County Area Community College, 55.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 32.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,246), and 19% receive loans ($4,197 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,862. Off campus it is around $7,618.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northampton County Area Community College is $5,153 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,930
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $10,290
Living Costs
Northampton County Area Community College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,714
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $18,464
Total Expense In State Off Campus $15,470
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $7,852
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $19,220
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $11,602
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     98.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     61.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     21.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 610-861-5300
Admissions Office Address 3835 Green Pond Rd Bethlehem, PA 18020
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.northampton.edu/Admissions/Admissions-Process-Overview/Transferring-Students.htm
Admissions Website http://www.northampton.edu/Admissions.htm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.northampton.edu/Admissions/Admissions-Process-Overview/Apply-Online.htm
Application Fee $25
 
Northampton County Area Community College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Biotechnology 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 32 153
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 3 19
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 7
Business Administration and Management, General 44
Business/Commerce, General 65
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 15
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 5
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
Real Estate 9
Restaurant/Food Services Management 7
Communication, journalism, and related programs 25
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
Journalism 7
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 17
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 17
Computer and information sciences and support services 9 22
Computer and Information Systems Security 5
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 7
Construction trades 10
Electrician 10
Education 2 81
Education, General 72
Teacher Assistant/Aide 2 9
Engineering 9
Engineering, General 9
Engineering technologies/technicians 22
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 7
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 5
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 3
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 6
Quality Control Technology/Technician 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77 43
Child Care and Support Services Management 38
Child Care Provider/Assistant 39 43
Health professions and related clinical sciences 154 221
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 33
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician 0 7
Dietetic Technician (DTR) 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 29
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 43
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 13 20
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 53
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 5
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 93
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 53
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6
Surgical Technology/Technologist 3
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant 12
Legal professions and studies 20
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 19
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 127
General Studies 90
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 35
Library science 12
Library Assistant/Technician 12
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 5 49
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 0 38
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 0 1
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician 1 4
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 4 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Personal and culinary services 25 35
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 25 15
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 20
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 1
Precision production 4
Welding Technology/Welder 4
Public administration and social service professions 10
Social Work 10
Science technologies/technicians 2 2
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 2
Chemical Technology/Technician 2
Security and protective services 1 61
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 58
Fire Services Administration 1 3
Visual and performing arts 6 46
Acting 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
Graphic Design 22
Interior Design 6 9
 
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