Hudson Valley Community College Photo #8 - 2012 Graduation at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

Hudson Valley Community College

80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 9,227 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 9,227 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,964
  • Out-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 51%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • 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 285 teachers has declined by 69% over five years.
Hudson Valley Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
Year Founded
1953
Total Faculty
285 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Hudson Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Hudson Valley Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,227 students
953 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
4,801 students
528 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
4,426 students
425 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
9,227 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,801 students
511 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,426 students
495 students
% Asian
8%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
7%
23%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
11%
19%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
63%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.76

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,915
$47,075

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $5,964 is more than the state average of $5,849. 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 $10,299. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,964
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
89%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,909
$13,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,057
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
51%
75%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCross Country
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 9,227 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,964
  • Out-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 51%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

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