Hudson County Community College
- Hudson County Community College has come to be recognized as a valuable community asset where residents can receive a high quality education, at an affordable price, close to home. The College enjoys full and unrestricted general accreditation from the Middle States Association, and programs in nursing, culinary arts and technology have received specialized professional certifications.
School Highlights
Hudson County Community College serves 7,039 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,039 students
- In-state tuition: $4,814
- Out-state tuition: $12,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hudson County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 445 teachers has grown by 155% over five years.
Hudson County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
445 staff
445 staff
Number of Programs Offered
69
25
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hudson County Community College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Hudson County Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,039 students
5,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,822 students
2,576 students
# Part-Time Students
3,217 students
3,282 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
56%
26%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
12%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
College Completion Rate
12%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,814 is less than the state average of $5,616. The in-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,000 is more than the state average of $7,703. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,814
$5,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,000
$7,703
Tuition Notes
* county resident rate for 12 credits/semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,750
$11,242
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,225
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Business and Accounting Club, C.A.R.E. Club (Nursing), Chi Alpha Epsilon (Honor Society), Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Culinary Arts Club, Enviromental Club, Gaming Central Club, Honors Student Council, Hospitality Club, Human Services Club, LGBTQIA Club, Literary Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Poetry Club, Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society), Psychology Club, Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society), STEM Club, Student Government Association, Teacher Education Club, The Orator (Student Newspaper), Theater Arts Club
Art Club, Business and Accounting Club, C.A.R.E. Club (Nursing), Chi Alpha Epsilon (Honor Society), Computer Science Club, Criminal Justice Club, Culinary Arts Club, Enviromental Club, Gaming Central Club, Honors Student Council, Hospitality Club, Human Services Club, LGBTQIA Club, Literary Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Poetry Club, Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society), Psychology Club, Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society), STEM Club, Student Government Association, Teacher Education Club, The Orator (Student Newspaper), Theater Arts Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- When the New Jersey Board of Higher Education approved the establishment of a community college commission in Hudson County in September, 1974, the Commission became the first agency of its kind in the country. In the Spring of 1981, the Institution's official name became Hudson County Community College. Over the past decade, the credit enrollment has grown to more than 9,000 students, and not-for-credit enrollments have increased more than 10 times. The curricula have been revised and expanded to include more and stronger transfer and career programs, including a Paramedic Science degree program launched last semester. The College has established a centralized counseling program, and reorganized student government/student activities programs provide a strong co-curricular supplement to academic programs. Hudson County Community College offers a full range of associate-degree and certificate programs, many of which may lead to immediate employment. Students may select courses of study in Allied Health, Business, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Education, Engineering/Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. HCCC's chapter of the international Phi Theta Kappa honor society is a source of special pride for the College and has earned national and statewide recognition for excellence. The Center for Business and Industry has been established to provide contract training for county employers and local businesses. A recently established Division of Technology and Instructional Support Services is implementing ambitious plans to incorporate state-of-the-art technology into the classroom and workplace.
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