by our College Data Analytics TeamIs HVCC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
HVCC is ranked #249 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #20 of 216 for value.
Below is the detailed HVCC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Hudson Valley Community College is ranked #108 out of #236 in New York for quality and #20 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the HVCC financial aid page to be sure.
Hudson Valley Community College is ranked #249 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Hudson Valley Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at HVCC costs about $11,690. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,759 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,748 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,501 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,690 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,759 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the HVCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What HVCC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a HVCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,992 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,759 | #249 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,004 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,992 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,759 | #20 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,004 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at HVCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,200 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,463 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,312 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,350 |
| Over $110K | $13,224 |
About 56% of HVCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,007 per year. Get more details on the HVCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average HVCC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.