Columbia-Greene Community College

4400 Route 23
Hudson, NY 12534
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Columbia-Greene Community College serves 1,948 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,948 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,410
  • Out-state tuition: $8,490
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Columbia-Greene Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 159 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbia-Greene Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
159 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Columbia-Greene Community College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Columbia-Greene Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,948 students
746 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
528 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,420 students
514 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Columbia-Greene Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
528 students
502 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,420 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
8%
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% Hispanic
11%
23%
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% Black
10%
18%
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% White
62%
38%
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% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3269%
0.3518%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,490 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$5,720
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$10,320
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,969
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia-Greene Community College cost?
Columbia-Greene Community College's tuition is approximately $4,410 for In-State students and $8,490 for Out-State students.
What is Columbia-Greene Community College's ranking?
Columbia-Greene Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,948 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,410
  • Out-state tuition: $8,490
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,720 per year for in-state students and $10,320 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,426 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New York is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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