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Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY · City · 6,499 students
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$8,501
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
32% typical
$45,460
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
0% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As one of the largest comprehensive community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy is best known for its accessible pathways to four-year degrees and high-impact workforce training. The college boasts particularly strong programs in nursing and health sciences, engineering technology, business, and advanced manufacturing. Students experience a supportive, career-focused campus culture with flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and hands-on learning tailored to both recent high school graduates and adult learners. A standout feature is its specialized TEC-SMART facility in nearby Malta, which directly partners with regional tech leaders to offer specialized training in semiconductor manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Wikipedia:Hudson Valley Community College is a public community college in Troy, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). Although about eighty percent of the students are from the Capital District, the remainder are from other parts of New York, other states and from some 30 countries around the world.

Location
Troy, NY, 12180 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
7 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,796$11,852
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$15,757$20,813 est.
Average net price$8,501Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,852
In-state: $6,796
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$20,813 est.
In-state: $15,757
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,501
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,048
$30–48k
$6,490
$48–75k
$10,442
$75–110k
$12,829
$110k+
$15,230
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
38% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 37% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,595
10 yrs after entry$45,460
Debt
Median at graduation$10,625
Monthly payment$113
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$10k
90th percentile$15,020
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs, $38,832 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$32,393
Independent
28%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
8%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division III · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$7,727/mo
Teaching spend
$9,570
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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