·Public Community College
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is a public community college founded in 1974, located in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a primary campus in the Journal Square neighborhood and a secondary campus in Union City. HCCC enrolls approximately 10,169 credit students from more than 20 countries, reflecting the extraordinary diversity of Hudson County — one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The college offers a broad range of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways that prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions or direct entry into New Jersey's dynamic workforce. Situated directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, HCCC students have unparalleled access to New York City's vast employment ecosystem spanning finance, healthcare, technology, media, and public service.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8740
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,248
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
