Columbia-Greene Community College, C-GCC, is situated in Hudson, New York. Established in 1966, this community college offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in various disciplines. Courses are available in the fields of business administration, automotive technology, computer science, education, humanities, fine arts, and nursing, among others. The academic divisions of C-GCC are:
The athletics department of C-GCC fields teams in basketball, baseball, softball, golf, bowling, and soccer. Nicknamed the Twins, the teams are members of the Mountain Valley Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association Region III. Students of C-GCC are also involved in several on-campus clubs and organizations like Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Delta Mu, the Student Ambassadors, the Criminal Justice Club, and the International Club.
The campus of Columbia Greene Community College is in Hudson, NY, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Columbia Greene Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Its open admissions system makes Columbia Greene Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Columbia Greene Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 1,823 students enrolled (1,272 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Columbia-Greene Community College welcomes a geographically and culturally diverse student population and recognizes its responsibilities for providing transfer, vocational, technical, remedial, and life-long learning for all. The College is dedicated to developing and administering high-quality, post-secondary educational programs that are accessible to the residents of the service area. The College is responsive to the changing needs of the community and maintains a caring environment that is dedicated to personal attention."
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia Greene Community College
4400 Rte 23
Hudson, NY 12534
General Phone: (518) 828-4181
http://www.sunycgcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 120 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management, accounting technology |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | teacher aide, kindergarten/preschool teaching, math teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | rehabilitation |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, computer support, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | community organization |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical office management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Greene Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 293 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 5 |
In 2007, Columbia Greene Community College had a total enrollment of 1,823 students (1,272 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hudson, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,424 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia Greene Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678900)
Columbia Greene Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $67,318 | 8 | $58,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $44,052 | 7 | $44,206 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,508 | 6 | $44,029 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,145 | 7 | $38,757 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $51,951 | 29 | $46,487 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia Greene Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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