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Get a world-class education close to home

You deserve a future you’re excited about, and Northampton Community College (NCC) can help you get there. For over
50 years, NCC has been providing top quality, affordable education accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds.
Whether you’re seeking a two-year degree to land your dream job, specialized training to advance your career, core
coursework to transfer to a four-year institution or you’re a high school student trying to get a head start on college credits —
we provide the foundation, guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

Why NCC?
With more than 120 programs to choose from, 100+ transfer agreements with dozens of four-year institutions, and
countless certifications to upskill and advance your career — we offer an extensive range of options when it comes to
pursuing your education or enhancing your skillset.We also have partnerships with some of the largest companies in the area,
so our students gain real world, hands-on experience as part of their required coursework. 93% of our recent graduates are
either in a career or continuing their education.

SAVINGS
NCC is one of the most affordable colleges in the region. Our students can save up to $40,000 while still receiving the
high-quality education we are known for. Currently, 54% of our students benefit from $46 million in financial aid and
scholarships, and 90% of students who apply for financial aid qualify for some form of assistance. Our scholarship program
is one of the largest in Pennsylvania, and we’re proud to award over 600 annually.
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FLEXIBILITY
Whether you prefer to learn online, in-person or through a combination of both, we have a variety of class formats designed
to fit your schedule and suit your learning style - including accelerated, part-time and full-time options. We’ve also recently
expanded our online offerings, and now 34 of our programs and over 230 courses can be completed entirely online.

SUPPORT
At NCC, our students are our top priority. A 16:1 student to faculty ratio ensures students receive personalized attention
every step of the way, and our academic advisors are committed to guiding students to success. We offer a wealth of in-
person and virtual resources to support our students academically, personally and professionally like tutoring, academic
coaching, career counseling, tech support, childcare and so much more.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
| High School students can jump-start their college career through our Dual Enrollment program. Dual Enrollment allows
Sunday, February 27, 2022 a future degree. In addition to being a cost-effective way to get ahead on college coursework, it prepares students for what to
current Juniors and Seniors to take college courses taught by NCC faculty and staff while earning transferable credits towards

expect at the next level and sets them up for success in their future academic endeavors. Each semester we have over 600
dual enrollment students, and 50+ high schools are represented.

So what are you waiting for? Get to know us at one of our upcoming events.
Visit northampton.edu to learn more!
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