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Hudson County Community College, also nicknamed HCCC, is an accredited, coeducational, two-year, public, community college located in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. A community college commission was established in the county by an act of the New Jersey Legislature in 1974. It was officially named as Hudson County Community College in 1981. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
The campus of HCCC is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Art Club, Psychology Club, Music Club (Emerging Club), and Student Government Association. The chapter of the international Phi Theta Kappa honor society is a source of pride for the College. It has earned national and statewide recognition for excellence.
Jersey City, NJ is home to Hudson County Community College. Jersey City is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Hudson County Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, liberal arts, and cooking and culinary arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Hudson County Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,019 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Hudson County Community College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Hudson County Community College
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
General Phone: (201) 714-7100
http://www.hccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 243 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 62 | accounting technology, business management, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and police |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 32 | chef training, pastry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 11 | health service and sciences, medical assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering science |
| Science | 6 | biological and physical sciences |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical records tech |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Hudson County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 534 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hudson County Community College had a total enrollment of 7,019 students (5,384 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jersey City, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,543 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,333 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Hudson County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1295400)
Hudson County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $81,937 | 4 | $82,155 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $75,230 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $57,851 | 6 | $58,024 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $44,722 | 19 | $43,029 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $36,510 | 3 | $36,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $61,077 | 39 | $54,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hudson County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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