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North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, NY 2-Year Public

North Country Community College Admissions

North Country Community College is not difficult to get into.

Check in with North Country Community College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

North Country Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of North Country Community College's admissions stats.

North Country Community College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 8%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist Yes

North Country Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for North Country Community College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Yes Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to North Country Community College?


North Country Community College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on North Country Community College Admissions


Transferring to North Country Community College

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to North Country Community College

North Country Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into North Country Community College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at North Country Community College

What does North Country Community College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Important
Application Essay Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered

Make sure to check with North Country Community College for more information on admission factors.

North Country Community College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to North Country Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with North Country Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Other Requirements ACT/SAT
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into North Country Community College?

Students admitted to North Country Community College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 87% submitted a class rank. At North Country Community College 8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 64% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At North Country Community College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to North Country Community College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

North Country Community College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to North Country Community College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to North Country Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.


North Country Community College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to North Country Community College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to North Country Community College.

Does North Country Community College accept transfer credits?

✅ North Country Community College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. North Country Community College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does North Country Community College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ North Country Community College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to North Country Community College?

✅ North Country Community College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at North Country Community College?

✅ North Country Community College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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North Country Community College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

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North Country Community College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to North Country Community College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to North Country Community College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

North Country Community College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

North Country Community College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.23

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At North Country Community College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.23. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,751

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$6,562

Out-of-State

$13,734

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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