Nassau Community College Featured in WalletHub’s
Best Colleges & Universities Rankings  

Out of more than 650 colleges and universities analyzed,
NCC Ranked #3 in New York and #1 in SUNY

August 13, 2025, Garden City, NY – In its 2025 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings, the popular personal finance company WalletHub ranked has ranked Nassau Community College the #3 community college in New York State and the #1 community college in SUNY.  WalletHub’s rankings highlight the top performing schools at the lowest possible costs to undergraduates.

The analysis evaluated institutions based on three dimensions: cost and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes, using 18 specific metrics.

This achievement underscores the college's steadfast commitment to academic excellence, student success, and a student-centered approach to learning. NCC’s rankings also reflects its dedication to making higher education both accessible and affordable. By offering high-quality programs at a manageable cost, the college empowers students from all backgrounds to pursue their goals without the weight of overwhelming debt.

Dr. Maria Conzatti, Chief Administrative Officer at NCC, commented on the achievement of the recognition: "At NCC, we remain committed to continuously enhancing the quality of education and professional outcomes for our students while ensuring affordability. Receiving recognition for these efforts is a meaningful acknowledgment of our ongoing dedication to student success."

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journey through higher education. Serving over 17,000 full-time and part-time students annually, NCC offers over 70 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts over 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year schools.