is the second largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region of the state of New York. Hudson Valley community college serves approximately 12,000 students each semester and offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs through its four schools: business; engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and liberal arts and Sciences. As of the 2007-2008 school year, Hudson Valley Community College ranks 52nd nationally in the number of associate degrees it awards annually. Hudson Valley Community College has made it possible for its nearly 65,000 graduates to find academic success.

Hudson Valley Community College is a comprehensive, full-service community college and is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the community. Thus, Hudson Valley offers numerous degree programs, certificate programs, customized training, and non-credit courses, all of which meet a wide array of personal and professional needs and interests. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art facilities on Hudson Valley Community College's campus and offered online as well. All of the programs at Hudson Valley Community College are registered and approved by the New York State Department of Education; they are designed to provide dynamic educational opportunities accessible to all interested students.

Quick Facts:

Hudson Valley Community College employs more than 1,196 full- and part-time faculty members.

80% of students at Hudson Valley Community College come from the immediate Capital Region.

Upon graduation from Hudson Valley Community College, 94% of its graduates successfully transfer directly to a four-year university or find immediate employment.

Hudson Valley Community College's off-campus programs benefit over 10,000 individuals annually.

The Dental Hygiene program at Hudson Valley Community College is the only one of its kind within an approximate 150-mile radius.

The McDonough Sports Complex, located on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College, is a 126,000-square-foot recreational facility that contains both a field house and ice rink.

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