Overview

Northampton County Area Community College is a 2-year institution located in Bethlehem, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA  18020-7599
United States

Contact Ms. Megan Geklinsky
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: mschroeder@northampton.edu
Phone: 610-861-5500
Fax: 610-861-5551

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Meeting And Event Planning
Restaurant/food Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Electrician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Public Health Education And Promotion
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,904

Applied

5,904

Accepted

7,843

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,952

Females Applied

2,952

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,952

Males Applied

2,952

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 4th	September 4th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	September 4th	January 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	September 4th	September 4th	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,200

In-state

10,800

Out-of-state

3,600

In-district

Fees

1,470

Full-time student fees

9,724

Room & board

5,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

6,205

Avg. Financial Aid Package

5,998

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,055

Avg. Loan Aid

826

Avg. Grant Aid

5,457

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48.27%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,843

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25.44%
Black or African American	13.01%
White or Caucasian	50.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.28%
Asian	2.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	3.53%
Other	3.95%

Gender

Male (36.03%)

Female (63.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	11%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Quad Fest, Spartan Fest and Student Celebration

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, Nursing Student Organization, American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) and International Student Organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Soccer			No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Soccer			No
Softball	No		No
Volleyball			No