Hudson Valley Community College is a public community college located in Troy, NY. It offers 160 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs).

It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Hudson Valley Community College is $6,796 for New York residents and $11,852 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of New York public community colleges' average ($10,877).

The school has 9,227 students, which is higher than New York community collleges' average (2,712). In addition, 1,638 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of New York community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Hudson Valley Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New York community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Hudson Valley CC
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,796$11,852
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$20,970
Average Financial Aid$7,007
Cost of Attendance$29,266$34,322
After Financial Aid$22,259$27,315
Hudson Valley CC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
New York ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Hudson Valley Community College$6,796$11,852
Public Community Colleges in New York$7,458$10,877
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Hudson Valley Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs58NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6595NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Elementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 287 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Biotechnology 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 49 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Law Enforcement Investigation and InterviewingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Community Organization and AdvocacyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer 79 completers
NOT OFFERED
Lineworker2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction Trades (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder1 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences45 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and WellnessNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)24 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PolysomnographyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 97 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 180 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Labor and Industrial RelationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,227 students at Hudson Valley Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,628 male students and 4,815 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9,4434,6754,768
Male Students4,6282,5892,039
Female Students4,8152,0862,729

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 9,227 total students, 4,638 students enrolled through distance learning (1,638 students enrolled exclusively and 3,000 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment9,227
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,638
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,000
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,589

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Hudson Valley Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY
Phone518-629-4822
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$6,796
Out-of-State$11,852
Student Population »9,227 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »35%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
49% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,007
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)