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North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, NY·Public·762 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 762 students.

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Accept
762
Students
$11,690
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,900
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

North Country Community College is a public institution located in Saranac Lake, New York with approximately 762 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,690 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

North Country Community College is a public community college in Saranac Lake, New York. It is part of the State University of New York system. Founded in 1967, the college's main campus is located in Saranac Lake, New York, and it has additional locations in Malone and Ticonderoga. The college is sponsored by Franklin and Essex counties.

The numbers tell a reasonable story here — median debt at graduation is just $9,500, which is genuinely low, and the $11,690 annual net price makes this one of the more affordable paths into higher education in New York. That said, median earnings of $33,900 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward transfer or a specific vocational goal, not necessarily a destination in itself. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, staying in the North Country region, or planning to transfer to a four-year SUNY school down the road.

Founded
1967
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions60%
Business & Marketing21%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,562
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,734
Avg Net Price
$11,690
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (762 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Country Community College

23 Santanoni Avenue

Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0089

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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