SUNY Niagara County Community College (SUNY Niagara) stands as a beacon of affordable and accessible education in Western New York. It proudly operates two distinguished campuses: the Sanborn campus and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). The Sanborn campus offers a vibrant and traditional college experience, equipped with modern classrooms and on-campus housing. This location presents a diverse array of academic programs spanning arts, humanities, social sciences, business, STEM, and various professional fields such as hospitality, baking, culinary arts, and nursing. In contrast, the NFCI, which is nestled in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls, excels in specialty programs for culinary arts, baking, pastry arts, and hospitality. Its cutting-edge kitchens and the student-run restaurant offer hands-on experiences that are vital for the next generation of culinary professionals.

The college is deeply committed to fostering excellence in education through flexible teaching and learning environments. This dedication is further emphasized by its cultural, social, athletic, leadership, and volunteering opportunities. Students here enjoy personalized attention due to a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1 and access to over 20 clubs and organizations. SUNY Niagara enhances educational opportunities with specialized facilities such as a newly opened Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy and a Small Business Development Center. With its numerous scholarship programs and career-centric education, SUNY Niagara genuinely exemplifies its tagline as "the smart place to start," providing a supportive and dynamic environment for student success.