Hudson Valley Community College
About Hudson Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Hudson Valley Community College teaches in Troy, across the river from Albany, and is one of the largest community colleges in the State University of New York system. Business and electrical power transmission are among its largest programs.
Founded
1953
Location
Troy, New York
Students
6,499
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,796
Out-of-state: $11,852
Avg Net Price
$8,501
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,460
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
35% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
47.5%
$/Student
$9.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 35% graduation rate is below average, but 61% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,796
In-State
$11,852
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,757
After Financial Aid
$8,501
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,048
Receive Grants
30.5%
Take Loans
20.7%
Tuition is $6,796/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,501.
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 Hudson Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
30.5%
Get Grants
Free money
20.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$32,393
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,625
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$113/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,625, 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 Hudson Valley Community College.
Gender
50.6%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,499
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
39.4%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
19.6%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 39.4% 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
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
6,499
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Hudson Valley Community College fields 12 varsity teams with 327 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
327
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
72% / 28%
234
Men
93
Women
9
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Hudson Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,460
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
276 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$38K
129 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
$49K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$58K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30K
62 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $45K 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.