Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College is a two-year college. It is located in East Garden City, New York, USA. The school is in Nassau County on Long Island. NCC maintains a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year institutions. Created as part of the State University of New York in 1959. When the college opened, on February 1, 1960, it had 632 students, and classes were held in an old courthouse. When Mitchel Air Force Base closed, the college obtained substantial property, including buildings to develop its new campus, on what is now known as Mitchel...
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quick facts
Location: Garden City, New York
Founded:1959
School type:Community college
Colors:Orange, Blue

Famous alumni of Nassau Community College

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Film Actor, Musical Artist, TV Actor
Brian Baldinger
Brian Baldinger
Football Player
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Musical Artist, Film Actor, TV Actor
Kurt Sohn
Kurt Sohn
Football Player

Award-winning students from Nassau Community College

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Razzie Award for Worst Actor

Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician. Box office takes from Murphy's films...
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Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male

Steven Vincent "Steve" Buscemi is an American actor, writer and film director. An associate member of the renowned experimental theater company The...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What year was Nassau Community College established?
  • A:
    The educational institution was founded in the year 1960.

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