- Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 85 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of nearly 9,000 students and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 80,000 alumni.
School Highlights
Hudson Valley Community College serves 8,454 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,454 students
- In-state tuition: $5,964
- Out-state tuition: $10,764
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hudson Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 928 teachers has grown by 34% over five years.
Hudson Valley Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
928 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hudson Valley Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Hudson Valley Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,454 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
4,317 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
4,137 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
888 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,317 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,137 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
8%
% Asian
10%
18%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
7%
23%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
68%
40%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.314%
0.375%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,900
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,964 is more than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,764 is more than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,964
$5,370
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$10,073
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,909
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,057
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
51%
75%
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hudson Valley Community College cost?
Hudson Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $5,964 for In-State students and $10,764 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Hudson Valley Community College?
The acceptance rate of Hudson Valley Community College is 51%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What sports does Hudson Valley Community College offer?
Hudson Valley Community College offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Hudson Valley Community College's ranking?
Hudson Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body.
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