Columbia-Greene Community College

4400 Route 23
Hudson, NY 12534
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Columbia鈥揋reene Community College is a public community college in Hudson, New York. Founded in 1966, it is part of the State University of New York system and is locally sponsored by two rural counties, Columbia and Greene, which have a combined population of about 112,000.

School Highlights

Columbia-Greene Community College serves 1,616 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,616 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,410
  • Out-state tuition: $8,490
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 69% over five years.
Columbia-Greene 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
1969
Total Faculty
49 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia-Greene Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Columbia-Greene Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 70% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,616 students
953 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
464 students
528 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,152 students
425 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,616 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
464 students
511 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,152 students
495 students
% Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
23%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
14%
19%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
58%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.76

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
35%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is less than the state average of $5,849. 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 $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,969
$13,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
78%
80%

Sports

School Mascot
Twins
Source: 2025 (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 the acceptance rate of Columbia-Greene Community College?
The acceptance rate of Columbia-Greene Community College is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,616 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,410
  • Out-state tuition: $8,490
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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