Nassau Community College campus
Garden City, United States
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Nassau Community College

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Acceptance rate

25,000

Enrollment

About Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College (NCC) is a public community college in the East Garden City section of Uniondale, Nassau County, on Long Island, New York, United States. It was founded in 1959, and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY).

Campus & Location

Province

NY

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,500–2,400/mo. Food: USD 420–660/mo. Nassau County, Long Island; LIRR to Manhattan in 40 min. Diverse, affordable CC.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.ncc.edu. Information may change — verify with Nassau Community College’s official website before applying.