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Hudson Valley Community College, also known as HVCC, is an associated, two-year college located in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. It was established in the year 1953. The student body consists of more than 80% of students from the local area. The remaining student population comes from other U.S states and over 30 countries.
HVCC’s campus has two popular locations, the writing center and the learning assistance center. The college offers more than 70 academic degree and certificate programs through the following schools:
- The School of Business
- The School of Engineering and Industrial Technologies
- The School of Health Sciences
- The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
HVCC has more than 50 active student clubs and organizations. The college is ranked the largest undergraduate college in terms of enrollment in the Capital District. Hudson Valley also offers Distance Learning Programs.
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Campus Location80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
USA
Main Tel: (518) 629-4822
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Hudson Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Hudson Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, mechanics and repair, business and management, engineering technician, security and law enforcement, engineering, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,656 | 41 | | 1-2 year certificate | 119 | 10 |
Hudson Valley StudentsThe student enrollment at Hudson Valley was 12,296 in 2007 (8,773 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,504 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,104 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Hudson Valley participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 205 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 66 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (20 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (272 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (56 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (81 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (57 awarded) - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (22 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (89 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (105 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Organization and Advocacy
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LIBERAL ARTS (480 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (122 awarded) - 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 (19 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (111 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (22 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (13 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (133 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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