NCC is the fastest growing community college in Pennsylvania. At NCC, you can choose from over 100 transfer and career programs leading to associate’s degrees, certificates, and diplomas. In many programs you have the flexibility of taking classes during the day, in the evening or online.

The main campus in Bethlehem Township enrolls the largest number of students. There are also campuses in Tannersville, PA (Monroe County ) and on Bethlehem’s Southside. Classes are also offered at sites in Wayne and Pike counties. There is a residence hall on the main campus, making NCC one of only a few community colleges in the nation to offer on-campus student housing.

NCC has a vibrant and active student life. Extracurricular activities include over 50 student clubs , intercollegiate sports (baseball, golf, men's and women’s basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, women's volleyball), and intramural sports (basketball, bowling, volleyball, tennis, soccer racquetball, golf, flag football, and lacrosse).

NCC graduates have gone on to study at area four-year schools, as well as other colleges and universities across the country. They do well once they get there, and often save thousands on the cost of an advanced degree.