Hudson County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Hudson County Community College is a public community college in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving roughly 6,626 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,307 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,384. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (56.0%) and Black or African American (13.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,384
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,307 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,626 58.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.74%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 58.8%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,486
  • Room & Board: $13,324 annual estimate

Hudson County Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Hudson County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Hudson County Community College?

Hudson County Community College is located in Jersey City, NJ (ZIP 07306).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Hudson County Community College public or private?

Hudson County Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Hudson County Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,384 in-state, $9,248 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,307.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$6,864
$30,001–$48,000$6,634
$48,001–$75,000$8,858
$75,001–$110,000$11,396
$110,001+$15,348

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,536.

How big is Hudson County Community College?

Total enrollment: 6,626 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 11,486 students.

About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Hudson County Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 25.74%.

First-year retention: 61.3%.

What do graduates of Hudson County Community College earn?

Median earnings: $28,676 six years after entry; $34,333 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.

56.43% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Hudson County Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Hudson County Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 25.74%; median earnings $34,333 at 10 years; net price $7,307. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,384
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hudson County Community College was $5,384.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,307
2024 Value

In 2024 Hudson County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,307.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,228 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,307 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,536 4-Year In-State Tuition

$36,992 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$13,324 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$20,208 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$80,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Hudson County Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

2.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hudson County Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hudson County Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$4,578$11,328$7,247
2014$4,683$11,643$6,530
2015$5,083$12,403$7,949
2016$5,353$13,093$8,321
2017$5,508$13,428$7,593
2018$5,718$14,028$7,477
2019$4,814$11,798$7,309
2020$4,814$11,798$5,899
2021$4,814$11,798$4,717
2022$4,814$11,798$6,025
2023$5,020$12,280$5,902

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Hudson County Community College reported total enrollment of about 6,626 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (56.0%), Black or African American (13.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (11.5%). About 56.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hudson County Community College in 2024 is 6,626 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,486 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

61.3%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.87% 100% Completion Time

25.74% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.87% of students graduating from Hudson County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 32% male / 68% female
  • English as a Second Language: 19% male / 81% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Hudson County Community College.

Return on Investment

$10,500 Median Student Debt

$34,333 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1074.66% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Hudson County Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 234 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 138 completions

3. English as a Second Language: 124 completions

4. Pre-Nursing Studies: 106 completions

5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 82 completions

6. Biological and Physical Sciences: 70 completions

7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 64 completions

8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 58 completions

9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 48 completions

Most popular programs at Hudson County Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Hudson County Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hudson County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,588
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,284

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Hudson County Community College is a public institution located in Jersey City, NJ, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, English as a Second Language. Enrollment is approximately 6,626 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (56.0%), Black or African American (13.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 25.74%. Approximately 56.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Jersey City, NJ 07306

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.74% graduation rate at Hudson County Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hudson County Community College located?

Hudson County Community College is located in Jersey City, NJ.

How much does Hudson County Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,384 and average net price is $7,307 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,324 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Hudson County Community College?

Hudson County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,486 students, Hispanic or Latino (56.0%), Black or African American (13.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Hudson County Community College?

About 58.8% of students at Hudson County Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Hudson County Community College earn?

Median earnings are $28,676 six years after entry and $34,333 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Hudson County Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 25.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Hudson County Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.

Is Hudson County Community College public or private?

Hudson County Community College is a public institution located in Jersey City, NJ.

Is Hudson County Community College an HBCU?

No. Hudson County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Hudson County Community College a tribal college?

No. Hudson County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Hudson County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Hudson County Community College reports 56.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Hudson County Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Hudson County Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Jersey City, New Jersey city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Jersey

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.