Northampton County Area Community College
Northampton County Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Bethlehem, PA. Northampton County Area Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northampton County Area Community College is $11,370 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,270 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.67% from last year at Northampton County Area CC.
- Total 8,810 students have enrolled in Northampton County Area CC and, of that, 3,131 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northampton County Area CC offers 114 programs and 20 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northampton County Area CC is 24% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Northampton County Area Community College has 1 branch campus and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northampton County Area Community College is $11,370 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,270 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.67% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,080 | $14,880 |
| 2022 | $10,350 | $15,270 |
| 2023 | $10,650 | $14,820 |
| 2024 | $10,980 | $14,730 |
| 2025 | $11,370 | $15,270 |
Branch Campuses
Northampton County Area Community College has 1 branch campus. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 2411 Route 715, Tannersville, PA | 570-620-9221 | www.northampton.edu/admissions/campus-locations/monroe-campus.htm | $11,370 / $15,270 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northampton County Area Community College offers 102 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northampton County Area Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 63 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 19 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 83 |
| Business/Commerce | 79 |
| Psychology | 74 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 62 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 44 |
Student Population
Total 8,810 students have enrolled to Northampton County Area Community College. By gender, there are 3,108 male and 5,702 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.55 to 1.
Northampton County Area Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,131 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Asian | 258 | 124 | 134 |
| Black or African American | 997 | 371 | 626 |
| Hispanic | 2,493 | 807 | 1,686 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| White | 3,605 | 1,253 | 2,352 |
| Two or More Races | 327 | 119 | 208 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 1,031 | 393 | 638 |
| Total | 8,810 | 3,108 | 5,702 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northampton County Area Community College is 24% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $4,116 and 48% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,116 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 111 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 473 |