Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Troy, New York, HVCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hudson Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hudson Valley Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at HVCC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at HVCC is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at HVCC is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at HVCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,964

Cost of attendance at Hudson Valley Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

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New York's average	$8,212
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,764

Cost of attendance at Hudson Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Hudson Valley Community College received on average $4,387 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,387

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	643	44%	$4,388	$2,821,698
Other Federal Grant	1,137	77%	$3,244	$3,688,044
State Grant/Scholarships	544	37%	$2,541	$1,382,498
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	75	5%	$658	$49,386
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,167	79%	$4,387	$5,119,928

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hudson Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hudson Valley Community College students is 31.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.4%.

31.4%

asian 32.1% 34 students
African American 16.3% 46 students
white 35.9% 486 students
unknown 45.4% 5 students
hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 21.7% 39 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 24.6% 27 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hudson Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hudson Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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