- 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 1,948 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 (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
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
159 staff

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
1,129 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
528 students
528 students

# Part-Time Students
1,420 students
601 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
528 students
519 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,420 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
4%
8%

% Hispanic
11%
23%

% Black
10%
18%

% White
62%
38%

% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3269%
0.3333%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is less than the state average of $5,902. 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 $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$5,902

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$10,404

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,969
$13,841

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

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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