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North Country Community College

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North Country Community College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    North Country Community College is a public community college in the United States, within the State University of New York system. It suits students who want a smaller public college with associate and certificate study in upstate New York.

  2. What you can study

    The college offers associate degree programmes and certificate programmes. It also enrolls students who are not in a specific programme, so the catalogue may include non-matriculated study; check the official website for the current list of subjects and pathways.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s normal admissions process and check the official website for entry requirements, documents, and deadlines. The college should also be contacted directly to confirm visa-related steps, placement, and any programme-specific requirements before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Saranac Lake, Malone, or Ticonderoga will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it on the official website before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa support, housing options across the college’s locations, English language requirements, and which campus or location matches the intended programme.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, and this college sits on the community-college end of that landscape rather than among large research universities. Its value for an international applicant is its public status, SUNY affiliation, and the option to study at a main campus in Saranac Lake with additional locations in Malone and Ticonderoga.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about North Country Community College

What type of institution is North Country Community College?

It is a public community college.

Which country is it in?

It is in the United States.

Which system is it part of?

It is part of the State University of New York system.

Where are its campuses or locations?

Its main campus is in Saranac Lake, New York, and it has additional locations in Malone and Ticonderoga.

Overview

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. It is sponsored by Franklin and Essex counties. In fall 2025, the college enrolled 824 students in associate degree programs, 92 students in certificate programs, and 898 students not enrolled in a specific program.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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