Nassau Community College (NCC) is a public community college founded in 1959 and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Located in Garden City on Long Island, NCC serves nearly 12,000 students and is one of the largest single-campus community colleges in New York State. The college offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs, with strong pathways in nursing, business, engineering science, and liberal arts transfer programs. NCC's Lions athletic teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Mid-Hudson Athletic Conference. The college is known for its affordability and transfer success, with many graduates continuing their education at four-year institutions throughout New York. NCC serves a diverse student population from across Nassau County and provides workforce training programs in partnership with regional employers.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$12,130
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,130
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
