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Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY·Public·900 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 900 students.

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Accept
900
Students
$5,576
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,600
Earnings
10 yr
$9,000
Debt

About This School

Columbia-Greene Community College is a public institution located in Hudson, New York with approximately 900 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,576 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Columbia–Greene Community College is a public community college in Hudson, New York. Founded in 1966, it is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is locally sponsored by two rural counties, Columbia and Greene, which have a combined population of about 112,000. The college was originally in Athens, New York until its permanent relocation to the City of Hudson in 1974. It currently offers 32 associate degree programs and five undergraduate certificate programs. C-GCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls approximately 1,578 students as of Fall 2018.

This small SUNY community college in Hudson, NY is worth considering if you want an affordable path to an associate degree — at just $5,576/year net price and a median debt of only $9,000, the financial risk is low. However, the median earnings of $37,600 a decade out are modest, so it makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer rather than a final destination, especially given the limited program options across 32 associate degrees serving a very small student body of 900.

Founded
1966
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions25%
Business & Marketing9%
Education4%
Computer Science1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,904
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,160
Avg Net Price
$5,576
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$9,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White56%
Black16%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (900 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Columbia-Greene Community College

4400 Route 23

Hudson, NY 12534

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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