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Columbia Greene Community College

Columbia Greene Community College

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:

  • Division of Arts and Humanities
  • Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Division of Computer Science and Mathematics
  • Division of Science

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.

Overview of Columbia Greene Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Columbia Greene Community College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Columbia Greene Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Columbia Greene Community College

Columbia Greene Community College
4400 Rte 23
Hudson, NY 12534
General Phone: (518) 828-4181
http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Columbia Greene Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts120liberal arts and sciences, humanities, liberal arts and humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine49registered nursing
Business And Management32business management, accounting technology
Education And Teaching27teacher aide, kindergarten/preschool teaching, math teaching
Security And Law Enforcement23criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy18rehabilitation
Computer Science And Engineering14computer and info science, computer support, information science
Family And Social Work11community organization
Art Studies9art studies
Mechanics And Repair5automobile mechanics
Office And Administration4administrative assistant
Medical Administration4medical office management
Conservation And Resource Management1conservation

Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Greene Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree29318
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years245

Student Body

In 2007, Columbia Greene Community College had a total enrollment of 1,823 students (1,272 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White90%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1930%
20-2118%
22-249%
25-298%
30-344%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Columbia Greene Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time44 %

Columbia Greene Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Columbia Greene Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Columbia Greene Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1920
Non-tenured, but on tenure track36
Non-tenured and not on tenure track03

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$67,3188$58,055
Associate professoracademic year5$44,0527$44,206
Assistant professoracademic year6$46,5086$44,029
Instructoracademic year3$40,1457$38,757
No academic rankacademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year21$51,95129$46,487

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Columbia Greene Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

Columbia Greene Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Columbia Greene Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Columbia Greene Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Columbia Greene Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Columbia Greene Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Columbia Greene Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Columbia Greene Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Columbia Greene Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Columbia Greene Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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