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Public, 2-Year
Troy, NY

Hudson Valley Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,694

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

31.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$45,460

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Hudson Valley Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Troy, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,694, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 31.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$13,388

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$15,460

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$141,212

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$295,812

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 31%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Hudson Valley Community College is $10,625.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
49.5%
50.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
61.5%
Black
15.2%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
8.0%
Two or more
4.4%
International
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Unknown
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,694

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$3,200
$30k - $48k$5,463
$48k - $75k$9,312
$75k+$11,350

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$10,625
Pell Grant Recipients28.5%
Using Federal Loans18.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment47.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

61.1%

Success

31.0%

In-State Cost

$6,694

Age 25+ Students

19.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 5

Working at 6yr

2,020 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Troy (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Troy (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Troy

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,011

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,131

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,374

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Troy metropolitan area.