Columbia Tuition & Completion (2026)
Columbia-Greene Community College is a public community college in Hudson, New York, enrolling about 876 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,559 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,048. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.8%) and Black or African American (15.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,048
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,559 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 876 48.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.28%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,063
- Room & Board: $10,000 annual estimate
Columbia-Greene Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Columbia-Greene Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Columbia-Greene Community College?
Columbia-Greene Community College is located in Hudson, NY (ZIP 12534).
Is Columbia-Greene Community College public or private?
Columbia-Greene Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Columbia-Greene Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,048 in-state, $11,448 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,559.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,979 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,173 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,800 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,637 |
| $110,001+ | $13,103 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,192.
How big is Columbia-Greene Community College?
Total enrollment: 876 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,063 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia-Greene Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.28%.
First-year retention: 63.1%.
What do graduates of Columbia-Greene Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,538 six years after entry; $44,441 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
26.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Columbia-Greene Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (105 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (50 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (32 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (23 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (18 completions)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide (11 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (7 completions)
- Plant Sciences, General (6 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (4 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.28%; median earnings $44,441 at 10 years; net price $6,559. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,048
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Columbia-Greene Community College was $6,048.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,559
2024 Value
In 2024 Columbia-Greene Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,559.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,236 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,559 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,192 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,792 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,648 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$70,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Columbia-Greene Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.72% 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 Columbia-Greene 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 Columbia-Greene 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 | $4,290 | $8,250 | $5,254 |
| 2014 | $4,410 | $8,490 | $6,122 |
| 2015 | $4,552 | $8,752 | $5,228 |
| 2016 | $4,744 | $9,136 | $5,758 |
| 2017 | $4,888 | $9,424 | $5,761 |
| 2018 | $5,094 | $9,774 | $5,706 |
| 2019 | $5,328 | $10,152 | $5,833 |
| 2020 | $5,616 | $10,584 | $5,740 |
| 2021 | $5,616 | $10,584 | $5,742 |
| 2022 | $5,760 | $10,872 | $5,934 |
| 2023 | $5,904 | $11,160 | $5,576 |
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
Columbia-Greene Community College reported total enrollment of about 876 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). About 26.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Columbia-Greene Community College in 2024 is 876 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,063 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.1%
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 White at 55.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.57% 100% Completion Time
46.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.57% of students graduating from Columbia-Greene Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 63% male / 37% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 31% male / 69% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Columbia-Greene Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$44,441 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1593.89% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Columbia-Greene Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 105 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 50 completions
3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 32 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 23 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 18 completions
6. Teacher Assistant/Aide: 11 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 7 completions
8. Plant Sciences, General: 6 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Columbia-Greene Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Columbia-Greene Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Columbia-Greene Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,128
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,761
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Columbia-Greene Community College is a public institution located in Hudson, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 876 students. Student body composition includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.28%. Approximately 26.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Hudson, NY 12534
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Columbia-Greene Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbia-Greene Community College located?
Columbia-Greene Community College is located in Hudson, NY.
How much does Columbia-Greene Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,048 and average net price is $6,559 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Columbia-Greene Community College?
Columbia-Greene Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,063 students, White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Columbia-Greene Community College?
About 43.6% of students at Columbia-Greene Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Columbia-Greene Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,538 six years after entry and $44,441 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia-Greene Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Columbia-Greene Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College public or private?
Columbia-Greene Community College is a public institution located in Hudson, NY.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College an HBCU?
No. Columbia-Greene Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College a tribal college?
No. Columbia-Greene Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Columbia-Greene Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Columbia-Greene Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.7%).
Is Columbia-Greene Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Columbia-Greene Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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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.