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Niagara County Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.
Sanborn,
NY
14132
716-614-6222
Hours of Operation
- M,T,W & F:8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday:8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
NCCC – The Smart Place to Start
Niagara County Community College remains one of the fastest growing institutions of higher learning in Western New York. Whether you are a high school senior considering your college options or a working adult looking to return to college to train for a new career, NCCC is The Smart Place to Start.NCCC continues to stay ahead of the curve to offer new and exciting programs in some of the fastest growing career fields. The anticipated opening of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in downtown Niagara Falls in September, 2012 will expand the already popular culinary and tourism program. Additionally, programs in the health careers and business fields remain in high demand.
The NCCC campus features the Student Housing Village, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 300 students in furnished apartments complete with full kitchens, living areas and private bedrooms.
The NCCC Associates Degree is easily transferrable to any SUNY institution making NCCC a great starting point for your education at a fraction of the cost of your first two years at a four-year college. That coupled with the college’s philosophy of using the total campus environment as a learning experience, NCCC truly is the smart place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What programs do you offer?
- NCCC offers more than seventy (70) degree and certificate programs in some of the fastest-growing career fields. We currently offer programs in the areas of Arts & Media, Business & Hospitality, Health & Physical Education, Humanities, Nursing, Science and Technology and Social Sciences. See a complete list of our programs.
- Where is NCCC located?
- NCCC’s beautiful 250-acre campus is located in Sanborn, N.Y., a rural area about 10 miles east of Niagara Falls, 15 miles north of Buffalo, and 150 miles south of Toronto. NCCC is just minutes from Niagara Falls, a tourist destination that draws millions of visitors each year, enjoying the majestic scenery up close. Niagara Falls is also home to some of the newest casinos on the East Coast. Buffalo is about 20 minutes from NCCC’s campus, offering students many opportunities for cultural and sports entertainment, as well as a vibrant nightlife. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is a 90-minute drive from NCCC.
- How do I apply to NCCC and when is the application deadline?
- Applying to NCCC is simple-and it's free if you use NCCC's application form rather than SUNY's. Visit the admissions section for specific application requirements. With NCCC's open-enrollment admissions policy, applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you send in your completed application, the sooner you'll get a reply.
- How much does it cost to attend NCCC?
- As part of the SUNY network, NCCC remains one of the most affordable schools in the state. You could pay thousands of dollars in tuition alone for a semester at a four-year school-or spend the same amount for a full year of tuition, fees, and supplies at NCCC. Click here for a list of tuition and fees.
- Will credits I earn at NCCC transfer to other institutions?
- With NCCC's dual admission, joint registration and transfer articulation programs, you can complete your associate degree at NCCC and transfer to a four-year institution as a junior.
Participating schools include:Canisius College, Daemen College, D'Youville College, Hilbert College, Medaille College, New York Chiropractic College Niagara University, SUNY at Buffalo (UB), SUNY College at Brockport, SUNY College at Buffalo (Buff State), SUNY College at Fredonia, SUNY Empire State College, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and many more!
More information about dual admission can be found here. Plus, you'll find that many credits you earn at NCCC can be transferred into other institutions.
