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Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY · City · 6,499 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As one of the largest comprehensive community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy is best known for its accessible pathways to four-year degrees and high-impact workforce training. The college boasts particularly strong programs in nursing and health sciences, engineering technology, business, and advanced manufacturing. Students experience a supportive, career-focused campus culture with flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and hands-on learning tailored to both recent high school graduates and adult learners. A standout feature is its specialized TEC-SMART facility in nearby Malta, which directly partners with regional tech leaders to offer specialized training in semiconductor manufacturing and clean energy technologies.


Wikipedia:Hudson Valley Community College is a public community college in Troy, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). Although about eighty percent of the students are from the Capital District, the remainder are from other parts of New York, other states and from some 30 countries around the world.

Location
Troy, NY, 12180 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
7 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,757
Out-of-state COA
$20,813
Avg net price
$8,501
In-state tuition
$6,796
Out-of-state tuition
$11,852
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,595
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,460
Median debt
$10,625
Monthly loan payment
$113
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$9,966
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,020
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$32,393
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
8%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$7,727/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,570
Federal loan rate
21%

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