Hudson Valley Community College

www.hvcc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,974

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.43%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

8,933

50.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

31.7%

658 Graduates

About

Hudson Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Rensselaer County, NY. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Hudson Valley Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 1,746 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hudson Valley Community College. 45.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,312 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hudson Valley Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Hudson Valley Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,974.

In 2020, 43% of undergraduate students attending Hudson Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Hudson Valley Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at Hudson Valley Community College is $−3,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hudson Valley Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,974

2020 Value

4.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Hudson Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,974. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Hudson Valley Community College grew by 4.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hudson Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,000

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hudson Valley Community College was of $10,000 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 66.7% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hudson Valley Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Hudson Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.5% with respect to 2019, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hudson Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.43%

2018 Default Rate

173

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Hudson Valley Community College was 8.43%, which represents 173 out of the 2053 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hudson Valley Community College has a total enrollment of 8,933 students. The full-time enrollment at Hudson Valley Community College is 4,545 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,388. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Hudson Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hudson Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 9.86% Black or African American, 6.96% Asian, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hudson Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.2%), followed by White Female (30.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.68%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hudson Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,933 students. The full-time enrollment at Hudson Valley Community College is 4,545 and the part-time enrollment is 4,388. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Hudson Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hudson Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hudson Valley Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Hudson Valley Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hudson Valley Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
6,113
Black or African American
881
Asian
622

The enrolled student population at Hudson Valley Community College is 68.4% White, 9.86% Black or African American, 6.96% Asian, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 318 students (3.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 154 fewer women than men received degrees from Hudson Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hudson Valley Community College is white (1,312 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hudson Valley Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Hudson Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (98 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (103 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hudson Valley Community College are Police officers (123,190 people), Other managers (73,171 people), Construction managers (41,324 people), Software developers (31,942 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (30,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Hudson Valley Community College are Construction (98 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (12 degrees), Engineering Technologies (103 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees), and Protective Services (104 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hudson Valley Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Economists, Chief executives & legislators, and Other financial clerks

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hudson Valley Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (290,805 people), Construction (110,945 people), Elementary & secondary schools (61,323 people), Computer Systems Design (54,806 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (38,029 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hudson Valley Community College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hudson Valley Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hudson Valley Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

950

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

796

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 950 degrees were awarded to men at Hudson Valley Community College, which is 1.19 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (796).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hudson Valley Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Hudson Valley Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.43 times more than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 88 degrees were awarded to women at Hudson Valley Community College in General Studies, which is 0.978 times less than the 90 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 20% of students graduating from Hudson Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Hudson Valley Community College is Male and Asian (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.304% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,312 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded
Asian
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hudson Valley Community College is white (1,312 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (127 degrees).

0.745% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
730 degrees awarded
White Female
582 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hudson Valley Community College is white male (730 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (582 degrees).

Operations

Hudson Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.54M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $549k (7.29%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Hudson Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of $126M. Hudson Valley Community College employs 87 Assistant professors, 59 Instructors, and 33 Professors. Most academics at Hudson Valley Community College are Male Assistant professors (48), Female Assistant professors(39), and Female Instructors (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hudson Valley Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, Service, with 94 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Endowment

$7.54M

2020 Endowment

1.41%

growth from 2019

Hudson Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.54M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Hudson Valley Community College grew 1.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.12M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hudson Valley Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$5.71M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Hudson Valley Community College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.71M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2020 Salaries

6.68%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Hudson Valley Community College paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($126M) and a 6.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.42% decline from 2018 and a 1.86% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

211

Number of Employees

In 2020, Hudson Valley Community College paid a total of $13.4M to 211 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hudson Valley Community College were Assistant professor with 87 employees; Instructor with 59 employees; and Instructor with 33 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hudson Valley Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees; Service with 94 employees; and Management with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hudson Valley Community College was Male Assistant professor with 48 employees, Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, and Female Instructor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hudson Valley Community College.