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Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York. It was established in 1962 and is sponsored by Niagara County and SUNY. The college offers associate's degrees in various areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of more than 280 acres.
NACC’s athletic department fields sports teams for both men and women. They sponsor men's intercollegiate programs in basketball, golf, baseball, soccer and wrestling. Women's teams participate in golf, soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball. NCCC's teams are nicknamed the Trailblazers and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Some of the notable alumni of the college are George Maziarz, a New York State Senator and Rashad Evans, a mixed martial artist.
Students attend Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Niagara County Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Applicants to Niagara County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Niagara County Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,331 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Niagara County Community College is to provide the people of the Niagara region with a teaching and learning environment dedicated to excellence. Niagara County Community College is committed to maintaining the hallmarks of student centeredness, accessibility, comprehensiveness, collegiality, community partnership, and life long learning.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. NCCC offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates which are supported by outstanding student services. NCCC provides a variety of experiences (cultural, social and international), as well as community education and economic development programs, which positively impact the quality of life. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and is accountable to meet the highest standards of professionalism."
More complete details are provided below.
Niagara County Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
General Phone: (716) 614-6222
http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 262 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 140 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 131 | business management, accounting technology, retail, business and related services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Medical Support and Technology | 75 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 59 | teacher aide, physical education teaching, health teaching |
| Media | 35 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | community organization, social service professions |
| Art Studies | 27 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | information science, computer support, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant |
| Design | 21 | design and applied arts |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training, pastry |
| Animal Science and Care | 17 | animal husbandry |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Music | 6 | music performance |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | science tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | conservation |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Niagara County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 865 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 132 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Niagara County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,331 students (4,428 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,946 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Niagara County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287400)
Niagara County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $79,289 | 36 | $76,588 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $67,918 | 15 | $63,038 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $54,068 | 6 | $54,014 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $43,447 | 3 | $43,555 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $71,626 | 60 | $69,291 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Basketball | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 0 | 10 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Niagara County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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