Hudson Valley Community College
- Hudson Valley Community College serves approximately 13,000 students each semester, and employs more than 650 full- and part-time faculty members. Currently the second-largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region of New York State, Hudson Valley Community College offers 85 degree and certificate programs through its four schools: Business; Engineering & Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences. 20+ degree and certificates are offered in an online format.
School Highlights
- Hudson Valley Community College serves 11,640 students (51% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Hudson Valley Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Rensselaer County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Hudson Valley Community College is Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (3.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Hudson Valley Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
| Hudson Valley Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 11,640 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,928 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,712 students | 538 students |
| % Asian | 6% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| % Black | 10% | 17% |
| % White | 75% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,900 | $35,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Hudson Valley Community College is Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Samaritan Hospital School of NursingPrivate, non-profit164 students | 3.50 Mi1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518)268-5130 3.50164 - Memorial School of NursingPrivate, non-profit131 students | 3.80 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3260 3.80131 - Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate, for profit748 students | 5.70 Mi855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)786-0855 5.70748 - New School of Radio and TelevisionPrivate, for profit65 students | 6.00 Mi7 Harriman Campus Road
Albany, NY 12206
(518)438-7682 6.0065 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate, for profit500 students | 6.70 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518)437-1802 6.70500
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