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Hudson Valley Community College, an associated 2-year university, is situated in Troy, New York. Established in 1953, HVCC has more than 50 organizations and clubs for the students. The school presently serves around 10,000 students.
HVCC provides more than 50 certificate programs and academic degrees in 4 schools:
The sports teams of the college are named Vikings. Sports such as tennis, softball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, cross country and football are available at the university.
Troy, New York is home to Hudson Valley. Troy is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Hudson Valley go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Hudson Valley has 12,143 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide dynamic, student-centered, comprehensive, and accessible educational activities that address the diverse needs of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
General Phone: (518) 629-4822
Admissions Phone: (518) 629-7309
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 629-7150
http://www.hvcc.edu
Hudson Valley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 471 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Business And Management | 254 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, labor relations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 126 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 112 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, physician assistant, cardiovascular tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 101 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair |
| Family And Social Work | 90 | child care management, community organization |
| Construction Trades | 71 | power transmission, construction trades, electrical and power installer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | information science |
| Engineering Technician | 64 | civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, construction engineering tech |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | physical education teaching, teacher aide |
| Engineering | 32 | engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | substance abuse counseling |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 18 | funeral and mortuary |
| Office And Administration | 15 | executive secretary |
| Media | 14 | radio and TV tech, communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | conservation |
| Production Trades | 6 | machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Hudson Valley in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,563 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 9 |
In 2005, Hudson Valley had a total enrollment of 12,143 students (8,543 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 629-7309
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,355 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,755 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Hudson Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 629-7150
Hudson Valley has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $77,327 | 30 | $64,619 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $61,676 | 25 | $51,971 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $46,950 | 47 | $44,662 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $42,535 | 48 | $39,638 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $56,589 | 150 | $48,264 |
*: 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
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hudson Valley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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