Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY · Public · Associate's degrees · City

C-

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About Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Troy, NY, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,499 students. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,460.

Open

Acceptance

$8,501

Net price

6,499

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,501

Average net price

$6,796

In-state tuition

$11,852

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$15,757

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

21%

Students with federal loans

$10,625

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$5,048

$30–48K

$6,490

$48–75K

$10,442

$75–110K

$12,829

$110K+

$15,230

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing24.2%

Humanities18.4%

Business15.0%

Computer Science8.0%

Construction Trades5.1%

Engineering Tech4.8%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.7%

Criminal Justice3.4%

Parks & Recreation2.4%

Psychology2.0%

After Graduation

$45,460

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,595

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,570

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,499

Total enrollment

29%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Black

15%

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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