Northampton County Area Community College (NCC) is a public community college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, founded in 1967. Serving nearly 9,000 students, NCC offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs across healthcare, business, information technology, engineering technology, liberal arts, and the fine arts. The college operates a main campus in Bethlehem along with additional locations in Monroe County, providing educational access throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. NCC has strong transfer agreements with four-year universities and is particularly noted for its nursing, allied health, and culinary arts programs. The Lehigh Valley location places students near major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. NCC's diverse student body includes students from approximately 35 countries, and the college's International Student Program provides F-1 visa support and dedicated academic advising.
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
$$15,270
/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): $15,270
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.
