Columbia-Greene Community College
About Columbia-Greene Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Columbia-Greene Community College teaches in Hudson, in the Hudson Valley of New York. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Hudson, New York
Students
876
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
46.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,048
Out-of-state: $11,448
Avg Net Price
$6,559
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,441
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
46.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.1%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
43.4%
$/Student
$8.8K
Class Size
Medium
46.3% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,048
In-State
$11,448
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,261
After Financial Aid
$6,559
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,979
Receive Grants
26.4%
Take Loans
7.7%
Tuition is $6,048/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,559.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Columbia-Greene Community College fund their education.
While in School
26.4%
Get Grants
Free money
7.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,153
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Columbia-Greene Community College.
Gender
56.4%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
876
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
27.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 43.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
876
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Columbia-Greene Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 31 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
31
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
100% / 0%
31
Men
0
Women
2
Men's Teams
0
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Columbia-Greene Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,441
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
97 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
50 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
19 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$34K
9 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$46K
6 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Services, General
—
4 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.